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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,588.80, 41,383.20 and 16,529.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,588.80, 41,383.20 and 16,529.60 is: 24,794.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,588.80 : 41,383.20 = 16,529.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,588.80/41,383.20 = 16,529.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,588.80x = 41,383.20 × 16,529.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,588.80x = 684,047,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,047,742.72/27,588.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,794.40

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