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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,955.53, 41,920.34 and 16,272.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,955.53, 41,920.34 and 16,272.09 is: 24,400.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,955.53 : 41,920.34 = 16,272.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,955.53/41,920.34 = 16,272.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,955.53x = 41,920.34 × 16,272.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,955.53x = 682,131,463.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,131,463.95/27,955.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,400.59

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