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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,374.91, 37,777.44 and 16,042.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,374.91, 37,777.44 and 16,042.15 is: 22,138.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,374.91 : 37,777.44 = 16,042.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,374.91/37,777.44 = 16,042.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,374.91x = 37,777.44 × 16,042.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,374.91x = 606,031,376.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,031,376.24/27,374.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,138.20

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