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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,744.17, 41,626.73 and 16,658.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,744.17, 41,626.73 and 16,658.58 is: 24,994.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,744.17 : 41,626.73 = 16,658.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,744.17/41,626.73 = 16,658.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,744.17x = 41,626.73 × 16,658.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,744.17x = 693,442,211.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,442,211.84/27,744.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,994.16

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