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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,592.15, 38,078.42 and 16,262.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,592.15, 38,078.42 and 16,262.12 is: 22,442.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,592.15 : 38,078.42 = 16,262.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,592.15/38,078.42 = 16,262.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,592.15x = 38,078.42 × 16,262.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,592.15x = 619,235,849.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,235,849.34/27,592.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,442.47

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