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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,550.48, 38,007.44 and 16,366

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,550.48, 38,007.44 and 16,366 is: 22,577.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,550.48 : 38,007.44 = 16,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,550.48/38,007.44 = 16,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,550.48x = 38,007.44 × 16,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,550.48x = 622,029,763.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,029,763.04/27,550.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,577.82

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