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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,406.34, 37,806.80 and 16,648.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,406.34, 37,806.80 and 16,648.35 is: 22,966.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,406.34 : 37,806.80 = 16,648.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,406.34/37,806.80 = 16,648.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,406.34x = 37,806.80 × 16,648.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,406.34x = 629,420,880.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,420,880.40/27,406.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,966.26

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