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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,261.93, 37,619.73 and 16,649.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,261.93, 37,619.73 and 16,649.31 is: 22,974.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,261.93 : 37,619.73 = 16,649.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,261.93/37,619.73 = 16,649.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,261.93x = 37,619.73 × 16,649.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,261.93x = 626,342,546.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,342,546.89/27,261.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,974.99

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