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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,351.67, 41,039.81 and 16,837.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,351.67, 41,039.81 and 16,837.67 is: 25,264.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,351.67 : 41,039.81 = 16,837.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,351.67/41,039.81 = 16,837.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,351.67x = 41,039.81 × 16,837.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,351.67x = 691,014,488.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,014,488.26/27,351.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,264.07

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