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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,356.99, 41,033.34 and 16,828.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,356.99, 41,033.34 and 16,828.43 is: 25,241.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,356.99 : 41,033.34 = 16,828.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,356.99/41,033.34 = 16,828.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,356.99x = 41,033.34 × 16,828.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,356.99x = 690,526,484.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,526,484.69/27,356.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,241.32

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