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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,399.53, 37,799.33 and 16,063.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,399.53, 37,799.33 and 16,063.29 is: 22,160.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,399.53 : 37,799.33 = 16,063.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,399.53/37,799.33 = 16,063.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,399.53x = 37,799.33 × 16,063.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,399.53x = 607,181,599.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,181,599.60/27,399.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,160.29

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