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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,306.72, 41,037.20 and 16,215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,306.72, 41,037.20 and 16,215.52 is: 24,369.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,306.72 : 41,037.20 = 16,215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,306.72/41,037.20 = 16,215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,306.72x = 41,037.20 × 16,215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,306.72x = 665,439,537.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,439,537.34/27,306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,369.08

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