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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,410.78, 37,826.58 and 16,078.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,410.78, 37,826.58 and 16,078.10 is: 22,187.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,410.78 : 37,826.58 = 16,078.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,410.78/37,826.58 = 16,078.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,410.78x = 37,826.58 × 16,078.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,410.78x = 608,179,535.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,179,535.90/27,410.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,187.60

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