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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,411.26, 37,827.52 and 16,233.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,411.26, 37,827.52 and 16,233.26 is: 22,401.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,411.26 : 37,827.52 = 16,233.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,411.26/37,827.52 = 16,233.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,411.26x = 37,827.52 × 16,233.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,411.26x = 614,063,967.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,063,967.32/27,411.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,401.89

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