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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,196.20, 37,521.74 and 16,444.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,196.20, 37,521.74 and 16,444.36 is: 22,687.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,196.20 : 37,521.74 = 16,444.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,196.20/37,521.74 = 16,444.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,196.20x = 37,521.74 × 16,444.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,196.20x = 617,021,085.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,021,085.14/27,196.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,687.77

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