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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,426.62, 37,848.41 and 16,094.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,426.62, 37,848.41 and 16,094.09 is: 22,209.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,426.62 : 37,848.41 = 16,094.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,426.62/37,848.41 = 16,094.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,426.62x = 37,848.41 × 16,094.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,426.62x = 609,135,447.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,135,447.18/27,426.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,209.65

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