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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,211.96, 37,558.50 and 16,040.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,211.96, 37,558.50 and 16,040.44 is: 22,139.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,211.96 : 37,558.50 = 16,040.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,211.96/37,558.50 = 16,040.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,211.96x = 37,558.50 × 16,040.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,211.96x = 602,454,865.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,454,865.74/27,211.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,139.34

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