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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,335.40, 41,003.10 and 16,837.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,335.40, 41,003.10 and 16,837.80 is: 25,256.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,335.40 : 41,003.10 = 16,837.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,335.40/41,003.10 = 16,837.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,335.40x = 41,003.10 × 16,837.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,335.40x = 690,401,997.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,401,997.18/27,335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,256.70

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