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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,161, 37,482.16 and 16,550.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,161, 37,482.16 and 16,550.68 is: 22,839.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,161 : 37,482.16 = 16,550.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,161/37,482.16 = 16,550.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,161x = 37,482.16 × 16,550.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,161x = 620,355,235.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,355,235.87/27,161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,839.93

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