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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,562.87, 38,036.08 and 16,079.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,562.87, 38,036.08 and 16,079.98 is: 22,189.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,562.87 : 38,036.08 = 16,079.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,562.87/38,036.08 = 16,079.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,562.87x = 38,036.08 × 16,079.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,562.87x = 611,619,405.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,619,405.68/27,562.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,189.98

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