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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,140.08, 37,444.80 and 16,530.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,140.08, 37,444.80 and 16,530.16 is: 22,806.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,140.08 : 37,444.80 = 16,530.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,140.08/37,444.80 = 16,530.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,140.08x = 37,444.80 × 16,530.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,140.08x = 618,968,535.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,968,535.17/27,140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,806.44

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