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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,999.60, 41,999.40 and 16,189.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,999.60, 41,999.40 and 16,189.80 is: 24,284.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,999.60 : 41,999.40 = 16,189.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,999.60/41,999.40 = 16,189.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,999.60x = 41,999.40 × 16,189.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,999.60x = 679,961,886.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,961,886.12/27,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,284.70

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