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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,524.46, 41,233.62 and 16,440

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,524.46, 41,233.62 and 16,440 is: 24,628.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,524.46 : 41,233.62 = 16,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,524.46/41,233.62 = 16,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,524.46x = 41,233.62 × 16,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,524.46x = 677,880,712.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,880,712.80/27,524.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,628.30

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