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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,465.78, 37,890.03 and 16,131.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,465.78, 37,890.03 and 16,131.60 is: 22,254.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,465.78 : 37,890.03 = 16,131.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,465.78/37,890.03 = 16,131.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,465.78x = 37,890.03 × 16,131.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,465.78x = 611,226,807.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,226,807.95/27,465.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,254.12

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