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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,347.22, 41,097.78 and 16,255.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,347.22, 41,097.78 and 16,255.89 is: 24,429.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,347.22 : 41,097.78 = 16,255.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,347.22/41,097.78 = 16,255.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,347.22x = 41,097.78 × 16,255.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,347.22x = 668,080,990.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,080,990.92/27,347.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,429.58

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