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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,389.43, 37,797.62 and 16,059.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,389.43, 37,797.62 and 16,059.21 is: 22,161.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,389.43 : 37,797.62 = 16,059.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,389.43/37,797.62 = 16,059.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,389.43x = 37,797.62 × 16,059.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,389.43x = 606,999,836.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,999,836.78/27,389.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,161.83

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