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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,170.36, 37,481.78 and 16,541.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,170.36, 37,481.78 and 16,541.56 is: 22,819.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,170.36 : 37,481.78 = 16,541.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,170.36/37,481.78 = 16,541.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,170.36x = 37,481.78 × 16,541.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,170.36x = 620,007,112.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,007,112.78/27,170.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,819.25

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