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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,380.22, 41,147.28 and 16,288.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,380.22, 41,147.28 and 16,288.92 is: 24,479.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,380.22 : 41,147.28 = 16,288.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,380.22/41,147.28 = 16,288.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,380.22x = 41,147.28 × 16,288.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,380.22x = 670,244,752.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,244,752.14/27,380.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,479.16

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