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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,346.82, 37,741.28 and 16,015.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,346.82, 37,741.28 and 16,015.59 is: 22,103.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,346.82 : 37,741.28 = 16,015.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,346.82/37,741.28 = 16,015.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,346.82x = 37,741.28 × 16,015.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,346.82x = 604,448,786.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,448,786.48/27,346.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,103.08

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