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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,281.94, 37,636.83 and 16,669.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,281.94, 37,636.83 and 16,669.59 is: 22,996.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,281.94 : 37,636.83 = 16,669.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,281.94/37,636.83 = 16,669.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,281.94x = 37,636.83 × 16,669.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,281.94x = 627,390,525.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,390,525.00/27,281.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,996.55

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