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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,263.82, 37,624.67 and 16,659.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,263.82, 37,624.67 and 16,659.30 is: 22,990.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,263.82 : 37,624.67 = 16,659.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,263.82/37,624.67 = 16,659.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,263.82x = 37,624.67 × 16,659.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,263.82x = 626,800,581.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,800,581.63/27,263.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,990.20

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