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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,060.08, 37,318.74 and 16,989.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,060.08, 37,318.74 and 16,989.47 is: 23,430.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,060.08 : 37,318.74 = 16,989.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,060.08/37,318.74 = 16,989.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,060.08x = 37,318.74 × 16,989.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,060.08x = 634,025,613.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,025,613.67/27,060.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,430.29

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