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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,570.97, 38,045.87 and 16,241.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,570.97, 38,045.87 and 16,241.45 is: 22,411.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,570.97 : 38,045.87 = 16,241.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,570.97/38,045.87 = 16,241.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,570.97x = 38,045.87 × 16,241.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,570.97x = 617,920,014.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,920,014.10/27,570.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,411.98

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