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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,140.63, 37,454.05 and 16,530.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,140.63, 37,454.05 and 16,530.26 is: 22,811.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,140.63 : 37,454.05 = 16,530.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,140.63/37,454.05 = 16,530.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,140.63x = 37,454.05 × 16,530.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,140.63x = 619,125,184.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,125,184.55/27,140.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,811.75

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