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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,519.08, 37,986.02 and 16,341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,519.08, 37,986.02 and 16,341 is: 22,556.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,519.08 : 37,986.02 = 16,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,519.08/37,986.02 = 16,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,519.08x = 37,986.02 × 16,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,519.08x = 620,729,552.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,729,552.82/27,519.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,556.33

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