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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,347.62, 41,021.02 and 16,677.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,347.62, 41,021.02 and 16,677.11 is: 25,015.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,347.62 : 41,021.02 = 16,677.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,347.62/41,021.02 = 16,677.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,347.62x = 41,021.02 × 16,677.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,347.62x = 684,111,979.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,111,979.01/27,347.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,015.42

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