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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,181.87, 37,511.36 and 16,425.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,181.87, 37,511.36 and 16,425.25 is: 22,667.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,181.87 : 37,511.36 = 16,425.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,181.87/37,511.36 = 16,425.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,181.87x = 37,511.36 × 16,425.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,181.87x = 616,133,465.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,133,465.84/27,181.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,667.07

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