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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,357.62, 37,762.89 and 16,030.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,357.62, 37,762.89 and 16,030.76 is: 22,127.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,357.62 : 37,762.89 = 16,030.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,357.62/37,762.89 = 16,030.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,357.62x = 37,762.89 × 16,030.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,357.62x = 605,367,826.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,367,826.50/27,357.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,127.94

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