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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,372.96, 40,955.42 and 16,702.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,372.96, 40,955.42 and 16,702.22 is: 24,989.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,372.96 : 40,955.42 = 16,702.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,372.96/40,955.42 = 16,702.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,372.96x = 40,955.42 × 16,702.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,372.96x = 684,046,272.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,046,272.01/27,372.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,989.85

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