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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,511.14, 37,965.52 and 16,181.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,511.14, 37,965.52 and 16,181.11 is: 22,330.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,511.14 : 37,965.52 = 16,181.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,511.14/37,965.52 = 16,181.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,511.14x = 37,965.52 × 16,181.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,511.14x = 614,324,065.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,324,065.50/27,511.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,330.02

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