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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,785.28, 41,664.96 and 16,101.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,785.28, 41,664.96 and 16,101.84 is: 24,145.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,785.28 : 41,664.96 = 16,101.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,785.28/41,664.96 = 16,101.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,785.28x = 41,664.96 × 16,101.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,785.28x = 670,882,519.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,882,519.53/27,785.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,145.25

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