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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,534.66, 37,995.93 and 16,354.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,534.66, 37,995.93 and 16,354.50 is: 22,568.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,534.66 : 37,995.93 = 16,354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,534.66/37,995.93 = 16,354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,534.66x = 37,995.93 × 16,354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,534.66x = 621,404,437.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,404,437.19/27,534.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,568.08

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