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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,166.59, 40,777.83 and 16,643.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,166.59, 40,777.83 and 16,643.88 is: 24,982.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,166.59 : 40,777.83 = 16,643.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,166.59/40,777.83 = 16,643.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,166.59x = 40,777.83 × 16,643.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,166.59x = 678,701,309.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,701,309.18/27,166.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,982.94

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