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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,333.08, 37,729.08 and 16,006.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,333.08, 37,729.08 and 16,006.21 is: 22,094.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,333.08 : 37,729.08 = 16,006.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,333.08/37,729.08 = 16,006.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,333.08x = 37,729.08 × 16,006.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,333.08x = 603,899,577.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,899,577.59/27,333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,094.09

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