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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,632.73, 41,399.52 and 16,793.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,632.73, 41,399.52 and 16,793.73 is: 25,160.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,632.73 : 41,399.52 = 16,793.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,632.73/41,399.52 = 16,793.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,632.73x = 41,399.52 × 16,793.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,632.73x = 695,252,361.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,252,361.01/27,632.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,160.47

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