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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,238.91, 37,584.88 and 16,631.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,238.91, 37,584.88 and 16,631.96 is: 22,949.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,238.91 : 37,584.88 = 16,631.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,238.91/37,584.88 = 16,631.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,238.91x = 37,584.88 × 16,631.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,238.91x = 625,109,991.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,109,991.26/27,238.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,949.16

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