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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,013.77, 37,290.38 and 16,406.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,013.77, 37,290.38 and 16,406.82 is: 22,648.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,013.77 : 37,290.38 = 16,406.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,013.77/37,290.38 = 16,406.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,013.77x = 37,290.38 × 16,406.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,013.77x = 611,816,470.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,816,470.36/27,013.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,648.32

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