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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,228.44, 37,573.98 and 16,048.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,228.44, 37,573.98 and 16,048.28 is: 22,145.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,228.44 : 37,573.98 = 16,048.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,228.44/37,573.98 = 16,048.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,228.44x = 37,573.98 × 16,048.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,228.44x = 602,997,751.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,997,751.75/27,228.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,145.88

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