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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,637.73, 41,407.02 and 16,798.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,637.73, 41,407.02 and 16,798.73 is: 25,167.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,637.73 : 41,407.02 = 16,798.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,637.73/41,407.02 = 16,798.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,637.73x = 41,407.02 × 16,798.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,637.73x = 695,585,349.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,585,349.08/27,637.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,167.96

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