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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,448.68, 41,228.12 and 16,376.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,448.68, 41,228.12 and 16,376.96 is: 24,598.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,448.68 : 41,228.12 = 16,376.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,448.68/41,228.12 = 16,376.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,448.68x = 41,228.12 × 16,376.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,448.68x = 675,191,272.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,191,272.12/27,448.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,598.31

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