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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,027.52, 37,292.46 and 16,411.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,027.52, 37,292.46 and 16,411.36 is: 22,644.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,027.52 : 37,292.46 = 16,411.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,027.52/37,292.46 = 16,411.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,027.52x = 37,292.46 × 16,411.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,027.52x = 612,019,986.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,019,986.35/27,027.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,644.33

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