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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,999.29, 41,977.82 and 16,903.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,999.29, 41,977.82 and 16,903.34 is: 25,342.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,999.29 : 41,977.82 = 16,903.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,999.29/41,977.82 = 16,903.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,999.29x = 41,977.82 × 16,903.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,999.29x = 709,565,384.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,565,384.35/27,999.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,342.26

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