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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,277.56, 37,622.88 and 16,658.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,277.56, 37,622.88 and 16,658.46 is: 22,976.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,277.56 : 37,622.88 = 16,658.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,277.56/37,622.88 = 16,658.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,277.56x = 37,622.88 × 16,658.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,277.56x = 626,739,241.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,739,241.56/27,277.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,976.37

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