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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,133.74, 37,462.85 and 16,940.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,133.74, 37,462.85 and 16,940.31 is: 23,389.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,133.74 : 37,462.85 = 16,940.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,133.74/37,462.85 = 16,940.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,133.74x = 37,462.85 × 16,940.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,133.74x = 634,632,292.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,632,292.48/27,133.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,389.05

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