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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,005.61, 37,257.34 and 16,916.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,005.61, 37,257.34 and 16,916.49 is: 23,338.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,005.61 : 37,257.34 = 16,916.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,005.61/37,257.34 = 16,916.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,005.61x = 37,257.34 × 16,916.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,005.61x = 630,263,419.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,263,419.54/27,005.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,338.24

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