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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,444.91, 41,222.48 and 16,373.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,444.91, 41,222.48 and 16,373.23 is: 24,592.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,444.91 : 41,222.48 = 16,373.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,444.91/41,222.48 = 16,373.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,444.91x = 41,222.48 × 16,373.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,444.91x = 674,945,064.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,945,064.34/27,444.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,592.72

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