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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,359.62, 37,765.68 and 16,032.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,359.62, 37,765.68 and 16,032.76 is: 22,130.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,359.62 : 37,765.68 = 16,032.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,359.62/37,765.68 = 16,032.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,359.62x = 37,765.68 × 16,032.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,359.62x = 605,488,083.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,488,083.68/27,359.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,130.72

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