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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,659.02, 41,489.90 and 16,636.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,659.02, 41,489.90 and 16,636.54 is: 24,955.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,659.02 : 41,489.90 = 16,636.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,659.02/41,489.90 = 16,636.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,659.02x = 41,489.90 × 16,636.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,659.02x = 690,248,380.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,248,380.95/27,659.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,955.63

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