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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,122.94, 40,653.21 and 16,995.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,122.94, 40,653.21 and 16,995.90 is: 25,474.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,122.94 : 40,653.21 = 16,995.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,122.94/40,653.21 = 16,995.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,122.94x = 40,653.21 × 16,995.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,122.94x = 690,937,891.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,937,891.84/27,122.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,474.30

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