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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,335.54, 37,725.73 and 16,004.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,335.54, 37,725.73 and 16,004.34 is: 22,087.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,335.54 : 37,725.73 = 16,004.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,335.54/37,725.73 = 16,004.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,335.54x = 37,725.73 × 16,004.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,335.54x = 603,775,369.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,775,369.66/27,335.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,087.56

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