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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,298.70, 40,946.37 and 16,060.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,298.70, 40,946.37 and 16,060.25 is: 24,089.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,298.70 : 40,946.37 = 16,060.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,298.70/40,946.37 = 16,060.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,298.70x = 40,946.37 × 16,060.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,298.70x = 657,608,938.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,608,938.79/27,298.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,089.39

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