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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,235.80, 37,588.34 and 16,486.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,235.80, 37,588.34 and 16,486.58 is: 22,753.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,235.80 : 37,588.34 = 16,486.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,235.80/37,588.34 = 16,486.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,235.80x = 37,588.34 × 16,486.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,235.80x = 619,703,309.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,703,309.66/27,235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,753.26

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