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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,265.71, 40,825.62 and 16,011.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,265.71, 40,825.62 and 16,011.77 is: 23,974.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,265.71 : 40,825.62 = 16,011.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,265.71/40,825.62 = 16,011.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,265.71x = 40,825.62 × 16,011.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,265.71x = 653,690,599.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,690,599.66/27,265.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,974.82

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