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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,035.56, 37,302.69 and 16,424.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,035.56, 37,302.69 and 16,424.56 is: 22,662.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,035.56 : 37,302.69 = 16,424.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,035.56/37,302.69 = 16,424.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,035.56x = 37,302.69 × 16,424.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,035.56x = 612,680,270.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,680,270.07/27,035.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,662.02

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