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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,336.68, 41,017.98 and 16,265.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,336.68, 41,017.98 and 16,265.24 is: 24,405.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,336.68 : 41,017.98 = 16,265.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,336.68/41,017.98 = 16,265.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,336.68x = 41,017.98 × 16,265.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,336.68x = 667,167,289.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,167,289.02/27,336.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,405.57

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