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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,921.52, 41,827.44 and 16,210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,921.52, 41,827.44 and 16,210.24 is: 24,283.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,921.52 : 41,827.44 = 16,210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,921.52/41,827.44 = 16,210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,921.52x = 41,827.44 × 16,210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,921.52x = 678,032,840.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,032,840.99/27,921.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,283.52

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