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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,389.82, 37,797.84 and 16,630.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,389.82, 37,797.84 and 16,630.98 is: 22,950.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,389.82 : 37,797.84 = 16,630.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,389.82/37,797.84 = 16,630.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,389.82x = 37,797.84 × 16,630.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,389.82x = 628,615,121.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,615,121.08/27,389.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,950.68

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