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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,027.06, 37,290.69 and 16,416.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,027.06, 37,290.69 and 16,416.06 is: 22,650.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,027.06 : 37,290.69 = 16,416.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,027.06/37,290.69 = 16,416.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,027.06x = 37,290.69 × 16,416.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,027.06x = 612,166,204.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,166,204.48/27,027.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,650.12

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