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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,261.56, 37,621.56 and 16,657.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,261.56, 37,621.56 and 16,657.04 is: 22,987.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,261.56 : 37,621.56 = 16,657.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,261.56/37,621.56 = 16,657.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,261.56x = 37,621.56 × 16,657.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,261.56x = 626,663,986.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,663,986.30/27,261.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,987.09

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