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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,340.08, 37,729.20 and 16,011.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,340.08, 37,729.20 and 16,011.69 is: 22,096.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,340.08 : 37,729.20 = 16,011.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,340.08/37,729.20 = 16,011.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,340.08x = 37,729.20 × 16,011.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,340.08x = 604,108,254.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,108,254.35/27,340.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,096.07

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