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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,481.37, 41,254.94 and 16,393.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,481.37, 41,254.94 and 16,393.28 is: 24,609.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,481.37 : 41,254.94 = 16,393.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,481.37/41,254.94 = 16,393.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,481.37x = 41,254.94 × 16,393.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,481.37x = 676,303,782.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,303,782.80/27,481.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,609.54

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