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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,610.63, 41,415.75 and 16,520.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,610.63, 41,415.75 and 16,520.41 is: 24,780.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,610.63 : 41,415.75 = 16,520.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,610.63/41,415.75 = 16,520.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,610.63x = 41,415.75 × 16,520.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,610.63x = 684,205,170.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,205,170.46/27,610.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,780.50

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