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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,819.59, 41,716.90 and 16,580.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,819.59, 41,716.90 and 16,580.23 is: 24,862.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,819.59 : 41,716.90 = 16,580.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,819.59/41,716.90 = 16,580.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,819.59x = 41,716.90 × 16,580.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,819.59x = 691,675,796.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,675,796.89/27,819.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,862.90

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