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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,550.67, 38,028.51 and 16,219.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,550.67, 38,028.51 and 16,219.26 is: 22,387.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,550.67 : 38,028.51 = 16,219.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,550.67/38,028.51 = 16,219.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,550.67x = 38,028.51 × 16,219.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,550.67x = 616,794,291.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,794,291.10/27,550.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,387.64

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