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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,305.62, 40,905.90 and 16,744.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,305.62, 40,905.90 and 16,744.80 is: 25,084.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,305.62 : 40,905.90 = 16,744.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,305.62/40,905.90 = 16,744.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,305.62x = 40,905.90 × 16,744.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,305.62x = 684,961,114.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,961,114.32/27,305.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,084.99

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