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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,136.62, 37,446.51 and 16,524.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,136.62, 37,446.51 and 16,524.54 is: 22,802.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,136.62 : 37,446.51 = 16,524.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,136.62/37,446.51 = 16,524.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,136.62x = 37,446.51 × 16,524.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,136.62x = 618,786,352.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,786,352.36/27,136.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,802.63

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