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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,385.08, 37,791.91 and 16,062.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,385.08, 37,791.91 and 16,062.74 is: 22,166.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,385.08 : 37,791.91 = 16,062.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,385.08/37,791.91 = 16,062.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,385.08x = 37,791.91 × 16,062.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,385.08x = 607,041,624.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,041,624.43/27,385.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,166.87

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