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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,425.91, 37,845.79 and 16,095.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,425.91, 37,845.79 and 16,095.87 is: 22,211.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,425.91 : 37,845.79 = 16,095.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,425.91/37,845.79 = 16,095.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,425.91x = 37,845.79 × 16,095.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,425.91x = 609,160,915.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,160,915.89/27,425.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,211.15

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