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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,952.95, 38,575.39 and 16,016.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,952.95, 38,575.39 and 16,016.05 is: 22,102.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,952.95 : 38,575.39 = 16,016.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,952.95/38,575.39 = 16,016.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,952.95x = 38,575.39 × 16,016.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,952.95x = 617,825,182.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,825,182.13/27,952.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,102.32

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