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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,335.43, 41,016.11 and 16,263.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,335.43, 41,016.11 and 16,263.95 is: 24,403.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,335.43 : 41,016.11 = 16,263.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,335.43/41,016.11 = 16,263.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,335.43x = 41,016.11 × 16,263.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,335.43x = 667,083,675.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,083,675.83/27,335.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,403.63

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