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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,325.20, 37,710.18 and 16,711.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,325.20, 37,710.18 and 16,711.50 is: 23,062.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,325.20 : 37,710.18 = 16,711.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,325.20/37,710.18 = 16,711.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,325.20x = 37,710.18 × 16,711.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,325.20x = 630,193,673.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,193,673.07/27,325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,062.73

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