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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,369.72, 41,101.49 and 16,901.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,369.72, 41,101.49 and 16,901.67 is: 25,381.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,369.72 : 41,101.49 = 16,901.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,369.72/41,101.49 = 16,901.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,369.72x = 41,101.49 × 16,901.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,369.72x = 694,683,735.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,683,735.98/27,369.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,381.47

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