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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,525.45, 41,235.12 and 16,441.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,525.45, 41,235.12 and 16,441.02 is: 24,629.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,525.45 : 41,235.12 = 16,441.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,525.45/41,235.12 = 16,441.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,525.45x = 41,235.12 × 16,441.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,525.45x = 677,947,432.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,947,432.62/27,525.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,629.84

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