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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,525.28, 37,985.04 and 16,347.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,525.28, 37,985.04 and 16,347.04 is: 22,559.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,525.28 : 37,985.04 = 16,347.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,525.28/37,985.04 = 16,347.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,525.28x = 37,985.04 × 16,347.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,525.28x = 620,942,968.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,942,968.28/27,525.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,559.01

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