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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,464.78, 37,888.64 and 16,130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,464.78, 37,888.64 and 16,130.60 is: 22,252.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,464.78 : 37,888.64 = 16,130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,464.78/37,888.64 = 16,130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,464.78x = 37,888.64 × 16,130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,464.78x = 611,166,496.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,166,496.38/27,464.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,252.74

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