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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,358.14, 37,753.64 and 16,026.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,358.14, 37,753.64 and 16,026.24 is: 22,115.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,358.14 : 37,753.64 = 16,026.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,358.14/37,753.64 = 16,026.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,358.14x = 37,753.64 × 16,026.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,358.14x = 605,048,895.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,048,895.51/27,358.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,115.86

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