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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,359.14, 37,755.02 and 16,027.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,359.14, 37,755.02 and 16,027.24 is: 22,117.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,359.14 : 37,755.02 = 16,027.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,359.14/37,755.02 = 16,027.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,359.14x = 37,755.02 × 16,027.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,359.14x = 605,108,766.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,108,766.74/27,359.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,117.24

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