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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,961.53, 38,588.50 and 16,026.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,961.53, 38,588.50 and 16,026.85 is: 22,117.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,961.53 : 38,588.50 = 16,026.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,961.53/38,588.50 = 16,026.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,961.53x = 38,588.50 × 16,026.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,961.53x = 618,452,101.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,452,101.23/27,961.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,117.97

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