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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,512.48, 37,955.04 and 16,328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,512.48, 37,955.04 and 16,328 is: 22,525.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,512.48 : 37,955.04 = 16,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,512.48/37,955.04 = 16,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,512.48x = 37,955.04 × 16,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,512.48x = 619,729,893.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,729,893.12/27,512.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,525.41

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