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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,525.99, 41,298.84 and 16,983.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,525.99, 41,298.84 and 16,983.75 is: 25,481.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,525.99 : 41,298.84 = 16,983.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,525.99/41,298.84 = 16,983.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,525.99x = 41,298.84 × 16,983.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,525.99x = 701,409,173.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,409,173.85/27,525.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,481.71

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