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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,575.59, 38,051.22 and 16,244.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,575.59, 38,051.22 and 16,244.36 is: 22,415.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,575.59 : 38,051.22 = 16,244.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,575.59/38,051.22 = 16,244.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,575.59x = 38,051.22 × 16,244.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,575.59x = 618,117,586.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,117,586.78/27,575.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,415.39

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