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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,209.54, 37,549.58 and 16,452.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,209.54, 37,549.58 and 16,452.87 is: 22,705.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,209.54 : 37,549.58 = 16,452.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,209.54/37,549.58 = 16,452.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,209.54x = 37,549.58 × 16,452.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,209.54x = 617,798,276.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,798,276.03/27,209.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,705.21

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