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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,332.73, 37,720.80 and 16,724.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,332.73, 37,720.80 and 16,724.43 is: 23,080.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,332.73 : 37,720.80 = 16,724.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,332.73/37,720.80 = 16,724.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,332.73x = 37,720.80 × 16,724.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,332.73x = 630,858,879.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,858,879.14/27,332.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,080.71

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