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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,573.42, 38,044.68 and 16,242.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,573.42, 38,044.68 and 16,242.03 is: 22,410.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,573.42 : 38,044.68 = 16,242.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,573.42/38,044.68 = 16,242.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,573.42x = 38,044.68 × 16,242.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,573.42x = 617,922,833.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,922,833.90/27,573.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,410.09

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