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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,376.80, 37,781.46 and 16,046.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,376.80, 37,781.46 and 16,046.52 is: 22,145.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,376.80 : 37,781.46 = 16,046.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,376.80/37,781.46 = 16,046.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,376.80x = 37,781.46 × 16,046.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,376.80x = 606,260,953.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,260,953.52/27,376.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,145.06

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