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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,265.94, 37,627.61 and 16,661.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,265.94, 37,627.61 and 16,661.42 is: 22,993.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,265.94 : 37,627.61 = 16,661.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,265.94/37,627.61 = 16,661.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,265.94x = 37,627.61 × 16,661.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,265.94x = 626,929,413.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,929,413.81/27,265.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,993.13

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