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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,473.58, 41,108.25 and 16,386.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,473.58, 41,108.25 and 16,386.30 is: 24,518.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,473.58 : 41,108.25 = 16,386.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,473.58/41,108.25 = 16,386.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,473.58x = 41,108.25 × 16,386.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,473.58x = 673,612,116.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,612,116.98/27,473.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,518.54

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