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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,435.74, 37,865.34 and 16,111.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,435.74, 37,865.34 and 16,111.44 is: 22,236.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,435.74 : 37,865.34 = 16,111.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,435.74/37,865.34 = 16,111.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,435.74x = 37,865.34 × 16,111.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,435.74x = 610,065,153.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,065,153.49/27,435.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,236.15

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