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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,266.94, 37,628.99 and 16,662.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,266.94, 37,628.99 and 16,662.42 is: 22,994.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,266.94 : 37,628.99 = 16,662.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,266.94/37,628.99 = 16,662.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,266.94x = 37,628.99 × 16,662.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,266.94x = 626,990,035.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,990,035.56/27,266.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,994.51

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