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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,222.91, 37,571.69 and 16,618.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,222.91, 37,571.69 and 16,618.70 is: 22,936.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,222.91 : 37,571.69 = 16,618.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,222.91/37,571.69 = 16,618.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,222.91x = 37,571.69 × 16,618.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,222.91x = 624,392,780.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,392,780.08/27,222.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,936.30

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