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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,595.61, 38,081.52 and 16,265.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,595.61, 38,081.52 and 16,265.58 is: 22,446.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,595.61 : 38,081.52 = 16,265.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,595.61/38,081.52 = 16,265.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,595.61x = 38,081.52 × 16,265.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,595.61x = 619,418,142.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,418,142.84/27,595.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,446.26

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