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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,962.03, 38,589.19 and 16,027.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,962.03, 38,589.19 and 16,027.35 is: 22,118.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,962.03 : 38,589.19 = 16,027.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,962.03/38,589.19 = 16,027.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,962.03x = 38,589.19 × 16,027.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,962.03x = 618,482,454.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,482,454.35/27,962.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,118.66

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