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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,977.30, 41,944.98 and 16,881.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,977.30, 41,944.98 and 16,881.36 is: 25,309.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,977.30 : 41,944.98 = 16,881.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,977.30/41,944.98 = 16,881.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,977.30x = 41,944.98 × 16,881.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,977.30x = 708,088,307.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,088,307.57/27,977.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,309.39

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