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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,274.54, 37,622.52 and 16,645.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,274.54, 37,622.52 and 16,645.72 is: 22,961.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,274.54 : 37,622.52 = 16,645.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,274.54/37,622.52 = 16,645.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,274.54x = 37,622.52 × 16,645.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,274.54x = 626,253,933.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,253,933.61/27,274.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,961.12

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