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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,217.44, 37,555.20 and 16,459.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,217.44, 37,555.20 and 16,459.20 is: 22,710.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,217.44 : 37,555.20 = 16,459.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,217.44/37,555.20 = 16,459.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,217.44x = 37,555.20 × 16,459.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,217.44x = 618,128,547.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,128,547.84/27,217.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,710.75

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