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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,974.64, 41,969.34 and 16,277.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,974.64, 41,969.34 and 16,277.88 is: 24,421.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,974.64 : 41,969.34 = 16,277.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,974.64/41,969.34 = 16,277.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,974.64x = 41,969.34 × 16,277.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,974.64x = 683,171,880.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,171,880.20/27,974.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,421.11

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