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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,355.22, 41,109.78 and 16,263.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,355.22, 41,109.78 and 16,263.90 is: 24,441.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,355.22 : 41,109.78 = 16,263.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,355.22/41,109.78 = 16,263.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,355.22x = 41,109.78 × 16,263.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,355.22x = 668,605,350.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,605,350.94/27,355.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,441.60

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