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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,351.22, 41,103.78 and 16,259.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,351.22, 41,103.78 and 16,259.90 is: 24,435.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,351.22 : 41,103.78 = 16,259.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,351.22/41,103.78 = 16,259.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,351.22x = 41,103.78 × 16,259.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,351.22x = 668,343,352.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,343,352.42/27,351.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,435.60

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