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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,949.78, 38,573.25 and 16,016.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,949.78, 38,573.25 and 16,016.98 is: 22,104.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,949.78 : 38,573.25 = 16,016.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,949.78/38,573.25 = 16,016.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,949.78x = 38,573.25 × 16,016.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,949.78x = 617,826,973.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,826,973.79/27,949.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,104.90

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