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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,667.80, 41,544.90 and 16,003.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,667.80, 41,544.90 and 16,003.80 is: 24,030.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,667.80 : 41,544.90 = 16,003.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,667.80/41,544.90 = 16,003.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,667.80x = 41,544.90 × 16,003.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,667.80x = 664,876,270.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,876,270.62/27,667.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,030.69

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