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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,368.22, 41,099.24 and 16,900.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,368.22, 41,099.24 and 16,900.17 is: 25,379.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,368.22 : 41,099.24 = 16,900.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,368.22/41,099.24 = 16,900.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,368.22x = 41,099.24 × 16,900.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,368.22x = 694,584,058.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,584,058.37/27,368.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,379.22

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