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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,611.33, 38,105.19 and 16,287.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,611.33, 38,105.19 and 16,287.44 is: 22,477.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,611.33 : 38,105.19 = 16,287.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,611.33/38,105.19 = 16,287.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,611.33x = 38,105.19 × 16,287.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,611.33x = 620,635,805.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,635,805.29/27,611.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,477.58

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