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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,117.07, 37,425.28 and 16,362.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,117.07, 37,425.28 and 16,362.49 is: 22,582.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,117.07 : 37,425.28 = 16,362.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,117.07/37,425.28 = 16,362.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,117.07x = 37,425.28 × 16,362.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,117.07x = 612,370,769.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,370,769.75/27,117.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,582.48

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