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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,008.62, 37,261.47 and 16,919.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,008.62, 37,261.47 and 16,919.50 is: 23,342.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,008.62 : 37,261.47 = 16,919.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,008.62/37,261.47 = 16,919.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,008.62x = 37,261.47 × 16,919.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,008.62x = 630,445,441.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,445,441.67/27,008.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,342.38

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