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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,165.54, 40,704.58 and 16,755.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,165.54, 40,704.58 and 16,755.42 is: 25,106.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,165.54 : 40,704.58 = 16,755.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,165.54/40,704.58 = 16,755.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,165.54x = 40,704.58 × 16,755.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,165.54x = 682,022,413.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,022,413.16/27,165.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,106.16

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