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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,535.78, 41,285.13 and 16,450.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,535.78, 41,285.13 and 16,450.21 is: 24,664.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,535.78 : 41,285.13 = 16,450.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,535.78/41,285.13 = 16,450.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,535.78x = 41,285.13 × 16,450.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,535.78x = 679,149,058.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,149,058.38/27,535.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,664.24

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