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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,317.61, 37,691.60 and 16,703.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,317.61, 37,691.60 and 16,703.37 is: 23,046.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,317.61 : 37,691.60 = 16,703.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,317.61/37,691.60 = 16,703.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,317.61x = 37,691.60 × 16,703.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,317.61x = 629,576,657.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,576,657.18/27,317.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,046.55

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