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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,060.85, 37,319.77 and 16,990.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,060.85, 37,319.77 and 16,990.22 is: 23,431.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,060.85 : 37,319.77 = 16,990.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,060.85/37,319.77 = 16,990.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,060.85x = 37,319.77 × 16,990.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,060.85x = 634,071,102.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,071,102.65/27,060.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,431.31

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