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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,860.52, 38,450.82 and 16,682.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,860.52, 38,450.82 and 16,682.28 is: 23,023.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,860.52 : 38,450.82 = 16,682.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,860.52/38,450.82 = 16,682.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,860.52x = 38,450.82 × 16,682.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,860.52x = 641,447,345.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,447,345.47/27,860.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,023.52

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