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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,277.92, 37,645.50 and 16,669.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,277.92, 37,645.50 and 16,669.58 is: 23,005.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,277.92 : 37,645.50 = 16,669.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,277.92/37,645.50 = 16,669.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,277.92x = 37,645.50 × 16,669.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,277.92x = 627,534,673.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,534,673.89/27,277.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,005.22

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