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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,976.73, 41,920.99 and 16,704.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,976.73, 41,920.99 and 16,704.43 is: 25,030.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,976.73 : 41,920.99 = 16,704.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,976.73/41,920.99 = 16,704.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,976.73x = 41,920.99 × 16,704.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,976.73x = 700,266,096.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,266,096.42/27,976.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,030.31

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