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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,436.55, 37,864.34 and 16,685.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,436.55, 37,864.34 and 16,685.63 is: 23,027.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,436.55 : 37,864.34 = 16,685.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,436.55/37,864.34 = 16,685.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,436.55x = 37,864.34 × 16,685.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,436.55x = 631,790,094.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,790,094.68/27,436.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,027.32

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