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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,368.13, 37,768.44 and 16,034.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,368.13, 37,768.44 and 16,034.92 is: 22,128.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,368.13 : 37,768.44 = 16,034.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,368.13/37,768.44 = 16,034.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,368.13x = 37,768.44 × 16,034.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,368.13x = 605,613,879.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,613,879.63/27,368.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,128.43

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