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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,940.01, 38,562.68 and 16,011.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,940.01, 38,562.68 and 16,011.34 is: 22,098.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,940.01 : 38,562.68 = 16,011.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,940.01/38,562.68 = 16,011.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,940.01x = 38,562.68 × 16,011.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,940.01x = 617,440,124.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,440,124.41/27,940.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,098.78

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