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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,629.97, 38,129.95 and 16,302.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,629.97, 38,129.95 and 16,302.22 is: 22,497.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,629.97 : 38,129.95 = 16,302.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,629.97/38,129.95 = 16,302.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,629.97x = 38,129.95 × 16,302.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,629.97x = 621,602,833.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,602,833.49/27,629.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,497.41

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