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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,271.03, 37,617.70 and 16,642.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,271.03, 37,617.70 and 16,642.21 is: 22,956.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,271.03 : 37,617.70 = 16,642.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,271.03/37,617.70 = 16,642.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,271.03x = 37,617.70 × 16,642.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,271.03x = 626,041,391.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,041,391.82/27,271.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,956.28

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