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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,005.92, 37,274.84 and 16,404.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,005.92, 37,274.84 and 16,404.43 is: 22,642.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,005.92 : 37,274.84 = 16,404.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,005.92/37,274.84 = 16,404.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,005.92x = 37,274.84 × 16,404.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,005.92x = 611,472,514.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,472,514.71/27,005.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,642.17

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