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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,272.69, 37,636.92 and 16,668.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,272.69, 37,636.92 and 16,668.17 is: 23,002.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,272.69 : 37,636.92 = 16,668.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,272.69/37,636.92 = 16,668.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,272.69x = 37,636.92 × 16,668.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,272.69x = 627,338,580.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,338,580.84/27,272.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,002.45

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