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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,059.14, 37,357.76 and 16,996.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,059.14, 37,357.76 and 16,996.19 is: 23,464.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,059.14 : 37,357.76 = 16,996.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,059.14/37,357.76 = 16,996.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,059.14x = 37,357.76 × 16,996.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,059.14x = 634,939,501.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,939,501.95/27,059.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,464.89

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