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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,741.61, 41,622.89 and 16,656.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,741.61, 41,622.89 and 16,656.03 is: 24,990.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,741.61 : 41,622.89 = 16,656.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,741.61/41,622.89 = 16,656.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,741.61x = 41,622.89 × 16,656.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,741.61x = 693,272,146.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,272,146.17/27,741.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,990.33

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