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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,962.93, 38,590.44 and 16,028.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,962.93, 38,590.44 and 16,028.26 is: 22,119.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,962.93 : 38,590.44 = 16,028.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,962.93/38,590.44 = 16,028.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,962.93x = 38,590.44 × 16,028.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,962.93x = 618,537,605.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,537,605.83/27,962.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,119.91

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