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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,376.49, 41,111.60 and 16,908.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,376.49, 41,111.60 and 16,908.45 is: 25,391.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,376.49 : 41,111.60 = 16,908.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,376.49/41,111.60 = 16,908.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,376.49x = 41,111.60 × 16,908.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,376.49x = 695,133,348.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,133,348.48/27,376.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,391.62

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