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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,670.68, 41,534.82 and 16,006.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,670.68, 41,534.82 and 16,006.68 is: 24,026.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,670.68 : 41,534.82 = 16,006.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,670.68/41,534.82 = 16,006.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,670.68x = 41,534.82 × 16,006.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,670.68x = 664,834,572.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,834,572.60/27,670.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,026.68

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