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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,287.94, 37,645.11 and 16,675.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,287.94, 37,645.11 and 16,675.59 is: 23,004.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,287.94 : 37,645.11 = 16,675.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,287.94/37,645.11 = 16,675.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,287.94x = 37,645.11 × 16,675.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,287.94x = 627,754,419.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,754,419.86/27,287.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,004.83

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