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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,377.92, 37,764.48 and 16,192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,377.92, 37,764.48 and 16,192 is: 22,334.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,377.92 : 37,764.48 = 16,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,377.92/37,764.48 = 16,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,377.92x = 37,764.48 × 16,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,377.92x = 611,482,460.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,482,460.16/27,377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,334.88

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