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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,063.78, 37,323.82 and 16,993.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,063.78, 37,323.82 and 16,993.16 is: 23,435.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,063.78 : 37,323.82 = 16,993.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,063.78/37,323.82 = 16,993.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,063.78x = 37,323.82 × 16,993.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,063.78x = 634,249,645.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,249,645.07/27,063.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,435.37

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