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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,664.89, 38,177.05 and 16,180.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,664.89, 38,177.05 and 16,180.91 is: 22,329.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,664.89 : 38,177.05 = 16,180.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,664.89/38,177.05 = 16,180.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,664.89x = 38,177.05 × 16,180.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,664.89x = 617,739,410.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,739,410.12/27,664.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,329.36

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