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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,752.64, 38,297.26 and 16,425.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,752.64, 38,297.26 and 16,425.52 is: 22,666.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,752.64 : 38,297.26 = 16,425.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,752.64/38,297.26 = 16,425.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,752.64x = 38,297.26 × 16,425.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,752.64x = 629,052,410.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,052,410.08/27,752.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,666.40

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