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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,059.67, 37,329.66 and 16,442.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,059.67, 37,329.66 and 16,442.19 is: 22,682.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,059.67 : 37,329.66 = 16,442.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,059.67/37,329.66 = 16,442.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,059.67x = 37,329.66 × 16,442.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,059.67x = 613,781,362.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,781,362.36/27,059.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,682.51

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