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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,233.69, 40,804.41 and 16,681.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,233.69, 40,804.41 and 16,681.65 is: 24,994.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,233.69 : 40,804.41 = 16,681.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,233.69/40,804.41 = 16,681.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,233.69x = 40,804.41 × 16,681.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,233.69x = 680,684,701.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,684,701.78/27,233.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,994.21

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