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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,193.65, 37,524.78 and 16,581.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,193.65, 37,524.78 and 16,581.18 is: 22,880.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,193.65 : 37,524.78 = 16,581.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,193.65/37,524.78 = 16,581.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,193.65x = 37,524.78 × 16,581.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,193.65x = 622,205,131.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,205,131.64/27,193.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,880.53

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