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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,362.03, 37,757.48 and 16,029.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,362.03, 37,757.48 and 16,029.99 is: 22,120.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,362.03 : 37,757.48 = 16,029.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,362.03/37,757.48 = 16,029.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,362.03x = 37,757.48 × 16,029.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,362.03x = 605,251,946.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,251,946.68/27,362.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,120.14

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