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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,366.01, 37,762.86 and 16,034.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,366.01, 37,762.86 and 16,034.02 is: 22,125.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,366.01 : 37,762.86 = 16,034.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,366.01/37,762.86 = 16,034.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,366.01x = 37,762.86 × 16,034.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,366.01x = 605,490,452.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,490,452.50/27,366.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,125.64

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