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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,955.41, 38,577.84 and 16,025.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,955.41, 38,577.84 and 16,025.79 is: 22,115.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,955.41 : 38,577.84 = 16,025.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,955.41/38,577.84 = 16,025.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,955.41x = 38,577.84 × 16,025.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,955.41x = 618,240,362.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,240,362.49/27,955.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,115.23

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