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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,644.16, 41,421.72 and 16,545.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,644.16, 41,421.72 and 16,545.62 is: 24,791.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,644.16 : 41,421.72 = 16,545.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,644.16/41,421.72 = 16,545.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,644.16x = 41,421.72 × 16,545.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,644.16x = 685,348,038.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,348,038.87/27,644.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,791.78

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