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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,325.95, 37,711.22 and 16,712.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,325.95, 37,711.22 and 16,712.25 is: 23,063.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,325.95 : 37,711.22 = 16,712.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,325.95/37,711.22 = 16,712.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,325.95x = 37,711.22 × 16,712.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,325.95x = 630,239,336.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,239,336.45/27,325.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,063.77

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