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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,335.87, 37,712.54 and 16,707.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,335.87, 37,712.54 and 16,707.05 is: 23,049.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,335.87 : 37,712.54 = 16,707.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,335.87/37,712.54 = 16,707.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,335.87x = 37,712.54 × 16,707.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,335.87x = 630,065,144.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,065,144.61/27,335.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,049.03

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