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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,254.88, 37,626.66 and 16,501.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,254.88, 37,626.66 and 16,501.68 is: 22,781.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,254.88 : 37,626.66 = 16,501.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,254.88/37,626.66 = 16,501.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,254.88x = 37,626.66 × 16,501.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,254.88x = 620,903,102.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,903,102.79/27,254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,781.36

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