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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,651.76, 41,462.24 and 16,411.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,651.76, 41,462.24 and 16,411.66 is: 24,608.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,651.76 : 41,462.24 = 16,411.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,651.76/41,462.24 = 16,411.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,651.76x = 41,462.24 × 16,411.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,651.76x = 680,464,185.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,464,185.72/27,651.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,608.35

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