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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,377.73, 37,774.13 and 16,194.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,377.73, 37,774.13 and 16,194.69 is: 22,344.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,377.73 : 37,774.13 = 16,194.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,377.73/37,774.13 = 16,194.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,377.73x = 37,774.13 × 16,194.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,377.73x = 611,740,244.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,740,244.40/27,377.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,344.45

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