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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,333.20, 40,999.80 and 16,835.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,333.20, 40,999.80 and 16,835.60 is: 25,253.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,333.20 : 40,999.80 = 16,835.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,333.20/40,999.80 = 16,835.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,333.20x = 40,999.80 × 16,835.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,333.20x = 690,256,232.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,256,232.88/27,333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,253.40

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