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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,031.73, 37,302.32 and 16,956.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,031.73, 37,302.32 and 16,956.95 is: 23,399.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,031.73 : 37,302.32 = 16,956.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,031.73/37,302.32 = 16,956.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,031.73x = 37,302.32 × 16,956.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,031.73x = 632,533,431.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,533,431.00/27,031.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,399.67

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