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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,365.94, 37,762.98 and 16,034.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,365.94, 37,762.98 and 16,034.76 is: 22,126.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,365.94 : 37,762.98 = 16,034.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,365.94/37,762.98 = 16,034.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,365.94x = 37,762.98 × 16,034.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,365.94x = 605,520,321.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,520,321.18/27,365.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,126.79

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