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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,710.89, 41,555.35 and 16,032.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,710.89, 41,555.35 and 16,032.31 is: 24,042.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,710.89 : 41,555.35 = 16,032.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,710.89/41,555.35 = 16,032.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,710.89x = 41,555.35 × 16,032.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,710.89x = 666,228,253.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,228,253.36/27,710.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,042.11

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