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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,279.94, 37,634.07 and 16,667.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,279.94, 37,634.07 and 16,667.59 is: 22,993.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,279.94 : 37,634.07 = 16,667.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,279.94/37,634.07 = 16,667.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,279.94x = 37,634.07 × 16,667.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,279.94x = 627,269,248.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,269,248.79/27,279.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,993.79

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