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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,283.56, 40,939.32 and 16,055.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,283.56, 40,939.32 and 16,055.22 is: 24,091.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,283.56 : 40,939.32 = 16,055.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,283.56/40,939.32 = 16,055.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,283.56x = 40,939.32 × 16,055.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,283.56x = 657,289,789.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,289,789.25/27,283.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,091.06

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