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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,635.08, 38,149.14 and 16,300.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,635.08, 38,149.14 and 16,300.72 is: 22,502.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,635.08 : 38,149.14 = 16,300.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,635.08/38,149.14 = 16,300.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,635.08x = 38,149.14 × 16,300.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,635.08x = 621,858,449.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,858,449.38/27,635.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,502.50

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