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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,979.73, 41,925.49 and 16,707.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,979.73, 41,925.49 and 16,707.43 is: 25,034.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,979.73 : 41,925.49 = 16,707.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,979.73/41,925.49 = 16,707.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,979.73x = 41,925.49 × 16,707.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,979.73x = 700,467,189.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,467,189.39/27,979.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,034.81

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