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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,513.09, 37,977.11 and 16,182.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,513.09, 37,977.11 and 16,182.09 is: 22,336.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,513.09 : 37,977.11 = 16,182.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,513.09/37,977.11 = 16,182.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,513.09x = 37,977.11 × 16,182.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,513.09x = 614,548,931.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,548,931.05/27,513.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,336.60

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