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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,368.62, 37,778.07 and 16,041.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,368.62, 37,778.07 and 16,041.76 is: 22,143.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,368.62 : 37,778.07 = 16,041.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,368.62/37,778.07 = 16,041.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,368.62x = 37,778.07 × 16,041.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,368.62x = 606,026,732.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,026,732.20/27,368.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,143.12

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