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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,410.11, 37,821.88 and 16,075.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,410.11, 37,821.88 and 16,075.33 is: 22,181.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,410.11 : 37,821.88 = 16,075.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,410.11/37,821.88 = 16,075.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,410.11x = 37,821.88 × 16,075.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,410.11x = 607,999,202.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,999,202.22/27,410.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,181.57

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