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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,358.62, 37,764.30 and 16,031.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,358.62, 37,764.30 and 16,031.76 is: 22,129.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,358.62 : 37,764.30 = 16,031.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,358.62/37,764.30 = 16,031.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,358.62x = 37,764.30 × 16,031.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,358.62x = 605,428,194.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,428,194.17/27,358.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,129.34

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