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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,410.13, 37,821.93 and 16,075.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,410.13, 37,821.93 and 16,075.35 is: 22,181.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,410.13 : 37,821.93 = 16,075.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,410.13/37,821.93 = 16,075.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,410.13x = 37,821.93 × 16,075.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,410.13x = 608,000,762.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,000,762.43/27,410.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,181.61

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