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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,248.96, 37,607.64 and 16,644.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,248.96, 37,607.64 and 16,644.72 is: 22,972.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,248.96 : 37,607.64 = 16,644.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,248.96/37,607.64 = 16,644.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,248.96x = 37,607.64 × 16,644.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,248.96x = 625,968,637.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,968,637.66/27,248.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,972.20

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