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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,001.24, 37,259.94 and 16,929.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,001.24, 37,259.94 and 16,929.25 is: 23,361.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,001.24 : 37,259.94 = 16,929.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,001.24/37,259.94 = 16,929.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,001.24x = 37,259.94 × 16,929.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,001.24x = 630,782,839.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,782,839.25/27,001.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,361.25

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