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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,358.08, 40,920.48 and 16,802.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,358.08, 40,920.48 and 16,802.16 is: 25,131.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,358.08 : 40,920.48 = 16,802.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,358.08/40,920.48 = 16,802.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,358.08x = 40,920.48 × 16,802.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,358.08x = 687,552,452.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,552,452.24/27,358.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,131.60

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