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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,357.01, 37,762.09 and 16,030.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,357.01, 37,762.09 and 16,030.17 is: 22,127.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,357.01 : 37,762.09 = 16,030.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,357.01/37,762.09 = 16,030.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,357.01x = 37,762.09 × 16,030.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,357.01x = 605,332,772.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,332,772.35/27,357.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,127.16

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