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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,338.43, 41,020.61 and 16,266.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,338.43, 41,020.61 and 16,266.99 is: 24,408.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,338.43 : 41,020.61 = 16,266.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,338.43/41,020.61 = 16,266.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,338.43x = 41,020.61 × 16,266.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,338.43x = 667,281,852.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,281,852.66/27,338.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,408.20

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