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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,679.73, 41,534.17 and 16,001.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,679.73, 41,534.17 and 16,001.15 is: 24,010.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,679.73 : 41,534.17 = 16,001.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,679.73/41,534.17 = 16,001.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,679.73x = 41,534.17 × 16,001.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,679.73x = 664,594,236.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,594,236.62/27,679.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,010.15

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