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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,932.08, 41,895.96 and 16,237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,932.08, 41,895.96 and 16,237.84 is: 24,355.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,932.08 : 41,895.96 = 16,237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,932.08/41,895.96 = 16,237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,932.08x = 41,895.96 × 16,237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,932.08x = 680,299,895.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,299,895.13/27,932.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,355.50

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