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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,316.80, 40,975.20 and 16,948.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,316.80, 40,975.20 and 16,948.80 is: 25,423.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,316.80 : 40,975.20 = 16,948.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,316.80/40,975.20 = 16,948.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,316.80x = 40,975.20 × 16,948.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,316.80x = 694,480,469.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,480,469.76/27,316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,423.20

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