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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,410.76, 37,827.54 and 16,806.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,410.76, 37,827.54 and 16,806.24 is: 23,193.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,410.76 : 37,827.54 = 16,806.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,410.76/37,827.54 = 16,806.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,410.76x = 37,827.54 × 16,806.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,410.76x = 635,738,715.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,738,715.85/27,410.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,193.03

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