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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,392.53, 37,796.88 and 16,785.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,392.53, 37,796.88 and 16,785.58 is: 23,161.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,392.53 : 37,796.88 = 16,785.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,392.53/37,796.88 = 16,785.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,392.53x = 37,796.88 × 16,785.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,392.53x = 634,442,552.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,442,552.99/27,392.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,161.15

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