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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,949.08, 38,570.02 and 16,012.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,949.08, 38,570.02 and 16,012.16 is: 22,096.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,949.08 : 38,570.02 = 16,012.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,949.08/38,570.02 = 16,012.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,949.08x = 38,570.02 × 16,012.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,949.08x = 617,589,224.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,589,224.79/27,949.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,096.95

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