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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,510.48, 37,952.28 and 16,326

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,510.48, 37,952.28 and 16,326 is: 22,522.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,510.48 : 37,952.28 = 16,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,510.48/37,952.28 = 16,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,510.48x = 37,952.28 × 16,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,510.48x = 619,608,923.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,608,923.28/27,510.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,522.65

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