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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,251.14, 37,607.61 and 16,645.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,251.14, 37,607.61 and 16,645.54 is: 22,971.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,251.14 : 37,607.61 = 16,645.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,251.14/37,607.61 = 16,645.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,251.14x = 37,607.61 × 16,645.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,251.14x = 625,998,976.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,998,976.56/27,251.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,971.48

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