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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,376.76, 37,780.62 and 16,772.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,376.76, 37,780.62 and 16,772.24 is: 23,146.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,376.76 : 37,780.62 = 16,772.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,376.76/37,780.62 = 16,772.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,376.76x = 37,780.62 × 16,772.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,376.76x = 633,665,625.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,665,625.99/27,376.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,146.11

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