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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,982.80, 41,974.20 and 16,156.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,982.80, 41,974.20 and 16,156.80 is: 24,235.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,982.80 : 41,974.20 = 16,156.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,982.80/41,974.20 = 16,156.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,982.80x = 41,974.20 × 16,156.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,982.80x = 678,168,754.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,168,754.56/27,982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,235.20

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