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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,181.94, 37,511.45 and 16,425.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,181.94, 37,511.45 and 16,425.29 is: 22,667.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,181.94 : 37,511.45 = 16,425.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,181.94/37,511.45 = 16,425.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,181.94x = 37,511.45 × 16,425.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,181.94x = 616,136,517.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,136,517.82/27,181.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,667.13

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