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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,340.58, 37,729.89 and 16,012.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,340.58, 37,729.89 and 16,012.19 is: 22,096.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,340.58 : 37,729.89 = 16,012.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,340.58/37,729.89 = 16,012.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,340.58x = 37,729.89 × 16,012.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,340.58x = 604,137,978.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,137,978.71/27,340.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,096.75

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