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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,445.16, 41,222.85 and 16,373.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,445.16, 41,222.85 and 16,373.45 is: 24,593.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,445.16 : 41,222.85 = 16,373.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,445.16/41,222.85 = 16,373.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,445.16x = 41,222.85 × 16,373.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,445.16x = 674,960,273.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,960,273.33/27,445.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,593.05

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