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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,262.56, 37,622.94 and 16,658.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,262.56, 37,622.94 and 16,658.04 is: 22,988.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,262.56 : 37,622.94 = 16,658.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,262.56/37,622.94 = 16,658.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,262.56x = 37,622.94 × 16,658.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,262.56x = 626,724,439.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,724,439.44/27,262.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,988.47

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