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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,399.29, 41,045.90 and 16,838.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,399.29, 41,045.90 and 16,838.19 is: 25,224.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,399.29 : 41,045.90 = 16,838.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,399.29/41,045.90 = 16,838.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,399.29x = 41,045.90 × 16,838.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,399.29x = 691,138,578.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,138,578.73/27,399.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,224.69

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