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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,534.48, 37,985.40 and 16,350

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,534.48, 37,985.40 and 16,350 is: 22,555.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,534.48 : 37,985.40 = 16,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,534.48/37,985.40 = 16,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,534.48x = 37,985.40 × 16,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,534.48x = 621,061,290
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,061,290/27,534.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,555.77

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