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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,651.07, 41,381.29 and 16,970.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,651.07, 41,381.29 and 16,970.33 is: 25,397.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,651.07 : 41,381.29 = 16,970.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,651.07/41,381.29 = 16,970.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,651.07x = 41,381.29 × 16,970.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,651.07x = 702,254,104.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,254,104.70/27,651.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,397.00

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