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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,240.41, 37,586.94 and 16,633.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,240.41, 37,586.94 and 16,633.46 is: 22,951.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,240.41 : 37,586.94 = 16,633.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,240.41/37,586.94 = 16,633.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,240.41x = 37,586.94 × 16,633.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,240.41x = 625,200,675.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,200,675.08/27,240.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,951.23

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