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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,999.80, 42,042.90 and 16,335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,999.80, 42,042.90 and 16,335.80 is: 24,528.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,999.80 : 42,042.90 = 16,335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,999.80/42,042.90 = 16,335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,999.80x = 42,042.90 × 16,335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,999.80x = 686,804,405.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,804,405.82/27,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,528.90

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