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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,264.94, 37,626.23 and 16,660.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,264.94, 37,626.23 and 16,660.42 is: 22,991.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,264.94 : 37,626.23 = 16,660.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,264.94/37,626.23 = 16,660.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,264.94x = 37,626.23 × 16,660.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,264.94x = 626,868,742.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,868,742.40/27,264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,991.75

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