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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,020.52, 37,299.96 and 16,413.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,020.52, 37,299.96 and 16,413.84 is: 22,658.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,020.52 : 37,299.96 = 16,413.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,020.52/37,299.96 = 16,413.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,020.52x = 37,299.96 × 16,413.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,020.52x = 612,235,575.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,235,575.45/27,020.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,658.17

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