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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,369.59, 37,770.31 and 16,045.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,369.59, 37,770.31 and 16,045.79 is: 22,143.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,369.59 : 37,770.31 = 16,045.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,369.59/37,770.31 = 16,045.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,369.59x = 37,770.31 × 16,045.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,369.59x = 606,054,461.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,054,461.03/27,369.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,143.35

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