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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,425.13, 37,819.84 and 16,671.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,425.13, 37,819.84 and 16,671.47 is: 22,990.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,425.13 : 37,819.84 = 16,671.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,425.13/37,819.84 = 16,671.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,425.13x = 37,819.84 × 16,671.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,425.13x = 630,512,294.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,512,294.29/27,425.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,990.31

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