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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,709.89, 41,553.86 and 16,031.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,709.89, 41,553.86 and 16,031.31 is: 24,040.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,709.89 : 41,553.86 = 16,031.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,709.89/41,553.86 = 16,031.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,709.89x = 41,553.86 × 16,031.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,709.89x = 666,162,731.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,162,731.20/27,709.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,040.61

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