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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,650.59, 38,158.44 and 16,322.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,650.59, 38,158.44 and 16,322.86 is: 22,525.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,650.59 : 38,158.44 = 16,322.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,650.59/38,158.44 = 16,322.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,650.59x = 38,158.44 × 16,322.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,650.59x = 622,854,873.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,854,873.94/27,650.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,525.92

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