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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,362.80, 41,019.90 and 16,257.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,362.80, 41,019.90 and 16,257.70 is: 24,372.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,362.80 : 41,019.90 = 16,257.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,362.80/41,019.90 = 16,257.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,362.80x = 41,019.90 × 16,257.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,362.80x = 666,889,228.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,889,228.23/27,362.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,372.11

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