Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,286.94, 40,871 and 16,725
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 27,286.94, 40,871 and 16,725 is: 25,051.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,286.94 : 40,871 = 16,725 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,286.94/40,871 = 16,725/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,286.94x = 40,871 × 16,725 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,286.94x = 683,567,475 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 683,567,475/27,286.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,051.09
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