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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,351.17, 41,039.06 and 16,837.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,351.17, 41,039.06 and 16,837.17 is: 25,263.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,351.17 : 41,039.06 = 16,837.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,351.17/41,039.06 = 16,837.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,351.17x = 41,039.06 × 16,837.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,351.17x = 690,981,391.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,981,391.78/27,351.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,263.32

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