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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,035.76, 37,309.34 and 16,423.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,035.76, 37,309.34 and 16,423.34 is: 22,664.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,035.76 : 37,309.34 = 16,423.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,035.76/37,309.34 = 16,423.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,035.76x = 37,309.34 × 16,423.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,035.76x = 612,743,976.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,743,976.00/27,035.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,664.20

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