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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,238.08, 37,596.36 and 16,482.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,238.08, 37,596.36 and 16,482.96 is: 22,751.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,238.08 : 37,596.36 = 16,482.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,238.08/37,596.36 = 16,482.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,238.08x = 37,596.36 × 16,482.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,238.08x = 619,699,298.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,699,298.03/27,238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,751.21

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