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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,182.13, 37,511.70 and 16,425.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,182.13, 37,511.70 and 16,425.48 is: 22,667.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,182.13 : 37,511.70 = 16,425.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,182.13/37,511.70 = 16,425.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,182.13x = 37,511.70 × 16,425.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,182.13x = 616,147,678.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,147,678.12/27,182.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,667.38

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