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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,280.94, 37,635.45 and 16,668.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,280.94, 37,635.45 and 16,668.59 is: 22,995.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,280.94 : 37,635.45 = 16,668.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,280.94/37,635.45 = 16,668.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,280.94x = 37,635.45 × 16,668.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,280.94x = 627,329,885.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,329,885.52/27,280.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,995.17

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