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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,122.27, 37,432.44 and 16,367.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,122.27, 37,432.44 and 16,367.69 is: 22,589.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,122.27 : 37,432.44 = 16,367.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,122.27/37,432.44 = 16,367.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,122.27x = 37,432.44 × 16,367.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,122.27x = 612,682,667.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,682,667.44/27,122.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,589.66

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