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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,960.03, 41,946.12 and 16,121.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,960.03, 41,946.12 and 16,121.48 is: 24,185.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,960.03 : 41,946.12 = 16,121.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,960.03/41,946.12 = 16,121.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,960.03x = 41,946.12 × 16,121.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,960.03x = 676,233,324.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,233,324.93/27,960.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,185.72

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