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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,355.62, 37,760.13 and 16,028.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,355.62, 37,760.13 and 16,028.76 is: 22,125.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,355.62 : 37,760.13 = 16,028.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,355.62/37,760.13 = 16,028.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,355.62x = 37,760.13 × 16,028.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,355.62x = 605,248,061.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,248,061.34/27,355.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,125.18

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