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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,425.40, 41,138.10 and 16,366.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,425.40, 41,138.10 and 16,366.20 is: 24,549.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,425.40 : 41,138.10 = 16,366.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,425.40/41,138.10 = 16,366.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,425.40x = 41,138.10 × 16,366.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,425.40x = 673,274,372.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,274,372.22/27,425.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,549.30

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