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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,299.99, 40,955.85 and 16,193.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,299.99, 40,955.85 and 16,193.67 is: 24,293.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,299.99 : 40,955.85 = 16,193.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,299.99/40,955.85 = 16,193.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,299.99x = 40,955.85 × 16,193.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,299.99x = 663,225,519.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,225,519.47/27,299.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,293.98

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