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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,158.56, 37,476.48 and 16,551.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,158.56, 37,476.48 and 16,551.52 is: 22,839.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,158.56 : 37,476.48 = 16,551.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,158.56/37,476.48 = 16,551.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,158.56x = 37,476.48 × 16,551.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,158.56x = 620,292,708.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,292,708.25/27,158.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,839.68

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