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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,438.21, 37,864.44 and 16,105.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,438.21, 37,864.44 and 16,105.71 is: 22,225.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,438.21 : 37,864.44 = 16,105.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,438.21/37,864.44 = 16,105.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,438.21x = 37,864.44 × 16,105.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,438.21x = 609,833,689.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,833,689.95/27,438.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,225.71

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