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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,298.99, 40,954.35 and 16,192.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,298.99, 40,954.35 and 16,192.67 is: 24,292.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,298.99 : 40,954.35 = 16,192.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,298.99/40,954.35 = 16,192.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,298.99x = 40,954.35 × 16,192.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,298.99x = 663,160,274.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,160,274.61/27,298.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,292.49

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