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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,573.89, 38,045.33 and 16,242.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,573.89, 38,045.33 and 16,242.49 is: 22,410.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,573.89 : 38,045.33 = 16,242.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,573.89/38,045.33 = 16,242.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,573.89x = 38,045.33 × 16,242.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,573.89x = 617,950,919.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,950,919.33/27,573.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,410.73

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