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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,609.39, 38,095.65 and 16,282.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,609.39, 38,095.65 and 16,282.35 is: 22,466.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,609.39 : 38,095.65 = 16,282.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,609.39/38,095.65 = 16,282.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,609.39x = 38,095.65 × 16,282.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,609.39x = 620,286,706.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,286,706.78/27,609.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,466.51

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