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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,332.08, 37,727.70 and 16,005.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,332.08, 37,727.70 and 16,005.21 is: 22,092.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,332.08 : 37,727.70 = 16,005.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,332.08/37,727.70 = 16,005.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,332.08x = 37,727.70 × 16,005.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,332.08x = 603,839,761.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,839,761.32/27,332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,092.71

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