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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,958.78, 41,944.25 and 16,120.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,958.78, 41,944.25 and 16,120.23 is: 24,183.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,958.78 : 41,944.25 = 16,120.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,958.78/41,944.25 = 16,120.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,958.78x = 41,944.25 × 16,120.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,958.78x = 676,150,666.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,150,666.86/27,958.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,183.84

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