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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,336.43, 41,017.61 and 16,264.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,336.43, 41,017.61 and 16,264.99 is: 24,405.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,336.43 : 41,017.61 = 16,264.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,336.43/41,017.61 = 16,264.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,336.43x = 41,017.61 × 16,264.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,336.43x = 667,150,935.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,150,935.15/27,336.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,405.20

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