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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,376.68, 37,776.36 and 16,050

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,376.68, 37,776.36 and 16,050 is: 22,146.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,376.68 : 37,776.36 = 16,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,376.68/37,776.36 = 16,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,376.68x = 37,776.36 × 16,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,376.68x = 606,310,578
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,310,578/27,376.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,146.97

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