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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,057.78, 37,341.15 and 16,306.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,057.78, 37,341.15 and 16,306.02 is: 22,503.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,057.78 : 37,341.15 = 16,306.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,057.78/37,341.15 = 16,306.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,057.78x = 37,341.15 × 16,306.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,057.78x = 608,885,538.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,885,538.72/27,057.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,503.16

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