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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,366.72, 41,096.98 and 16,898.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,366.72, 41,096.98 and 16,898.68 is: 25,376.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,366.72 : 41,096.98 = 16,898.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,366.72/41,096.98 = 16,898.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,366.72x = 41,096.98 × 16,898.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,366.72x = 694,484,472.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,484,472.14/27,366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,376.97

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