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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,442.73, 37,868.99 and 16,112.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,442.73, 37,868.99 and 16,112.69 is: 22,234.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,442.73 : 37,868.99 = 16,112.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,442.73/37,868.99 = 16,112.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,442.73x = 37,868.99 × 16,112.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,442.73x = 610,171,147.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,171,147.42/27,442.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,234.35

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