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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,273.77, 37,621.49 and 16,644.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,273.77, 37,621.49 and 16,644.95 is: 22,960.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,273.77 : 37,621.49 = 16,644.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,273.77/37,621.49 = 16,644.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,273.77x = 37,621.49 × 16,644.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,273.77x = 626,207,819.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,207,819.98/27,273.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,960.08

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