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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,372.74, 41,056.97 and 16,844.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,372.74, 41,056.97 and 16,844.18 is: 25,264.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,372.74 : 41,056.97 = 16,844.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,372.74/41,056.97 = 16,844.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,372.74x = 41,056.97 × 16,844.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,372.74x = 691,570,703.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,570,703.43/27,372.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,264.95

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