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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,031.68, 37,306.44 and 16,422.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,031.68, 37,306.44 and 16,422.36 is: 22,664.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,031.68 : 37,306.44 = 16,422.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,031.68/37,306.44 = 16,422.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,031.68x = 37,306.44 × 16,422.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,031.68x = 612,659,788.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,659,788.00/27,031.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,664.51

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