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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,265.32, 37,626.74 and 16,660.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,265.32, 37,626.74 and 16,660.80 is: 22,992.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,265.32 : 37,626.74 = 16,660.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,265.32/37,626.74 = 16,660.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,265.32x = 37,626.74 × 16,660.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,265.32x = 626,891,506.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,891,506.49/27,265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,992.27

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