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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,366.47, 41,092.67 and 16,322.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,366.47, 41,092.67 and 16,322.42 is: 24,509.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,366.47 : 41,092.67 = 16,322.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,366.47/41,092.67 = 16,322.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,366.47x = 41,092.67 × 16,322.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,366.47x = 670,731,654.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,731,654.00/27,366.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,509.25

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