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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,275.14, 37,642.54 and 16,671.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,275.14, 37,642.54 and 16,671.82 is: 23,008.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,275.14 : 37,642.54 = 16,671.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,275.14/37,642.54 = 16,671.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,275.14x = 37,642.54 × 16,671.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,275.14x = 627,569,651.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,569,651.22/27,275.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,008.85

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