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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,607.32, 38,093.02 and 16,280.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,607.32, 38,093.02 and 16,280.42 is: 22,463.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,607.32 : 38,093.02 = 16,280.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,607.32/38,093.02 = 16,280.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,607.32x = 38,093.02 × 16,280.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,607.32x = 620,170,133.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,170,133.50/27,607.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,463.97

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