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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,941.28, 41,898.96 and 16,257.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,941.28, 41,898.96 and 16,257.84 is: 24,379.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,941.28 : 41,898.96 = 16,257.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,941.28/41,898.96 = 16,257.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,941.28x = 41,898.96 × 16,257.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,941.28x = 681,186,587.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,186,587.85/27,941.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,379.22

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