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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,961.56, 38,588.02 and 16,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,961.56, 38,588.02 and 16,027.20 is: 22,118.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,961.56 : 38,588.02 = 16,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,961.56/38,588.02 = 16,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,961.56x = 38,588.02 × 16,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,961.56x = 618,457,914.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,457,914.14/27,961.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,118.15

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