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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,218.70, 37,565.91 and 16,614.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,218.70, 37,565.91 and 16,614.48 is: 22,930.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,218.70 : 37,565.91 = 16,614.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,218.70/37,565.91 = 16,614.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,218.70x = 37,565.91 × 16,614.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,218.70x = 624,138,060.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,138,060.38/27,218.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,930.49

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