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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,509.73, 37,963.58 and 16,179.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,509.73, 37,963.58 and 16,179.70 is: 22,328.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,509.73 : 37,963.58 = 16,179.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,509.73/37,963.58 = 16,179.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,509.73x = 37,963.58 × 16,179.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,509.73x = 614,239,335.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,239,335.33/27,509.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,328.08

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