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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,416.76, 37,835.82 and 16,812.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,416.76, 37,835.82 and 16,812.24 is: 23,201.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,416.76 : 37,835.82 = 16,812.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,416.76/37,835.82 = 16,812.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,416.76x = 37,835.82 × 16,812.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,416.76x = 636,104,886.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,104,886.44/27,416.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,201.32

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