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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,335.56, 41,016.29 and 16,264.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,335.56, 41,016.29 and 16,264.12 is: 24,403.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,335.56 : 41,016.29 = 16,264.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,335.56/41,016.29 = 16,264.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,335.56x = 41,016.29 × 16,264.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,335.56x = 667,093,698.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,093,698.09/27,335.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,403.88

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