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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,206.44, 37,543.62 and 16,026.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,206.44, 37,543.62 and 16,026.28 is: 22,115.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,206.44 : 37,543.62 = 16,026.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,206.44/37,543.62 = 16,026.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,206.44x = 37,543.62 × 16,026.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,206.44x = 601,684,566.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,684,566.33/27,206.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,115.52

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