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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,635.54, 38,149.85 and 16,301.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,635.54, 38,149.85 and 16,301.22 is: 22,503.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,635.54 : 38,149.85 = 16,301.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,635.54/38,149.85 = 16,301.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,635.54x = 38,149.85 × 16,301.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,635.54x = 621,889,097.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,889,097.82/27,635.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,503.24

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