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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,373.83, 41,058.72 and 16,350.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,373.83, 41,058.72 and 16,350.54 is: 24,524.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,373.83 : 41,058.72 = 16,350.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,373.83/41,058.72 = 16,350.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,373.83x = 41,058.72 × 16,350.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,373.83x = 671,332,243.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,332,243.71/27,373.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,524.60

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