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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,445.91, 41,223.98 and 16,374.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,445.91, 41,223.98 and 16,374.23 is: 24,594.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,445.91 : 41,223.98 = 16,374.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,445.91/41,223.98 = 16,374.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,445.91x = 41,223.98 × 16,374.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,445.91x = 675,010,930.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,010,930.04/27,445.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,594.23

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