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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,963.80, 38,590.94 and 16,029.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,963.80, 38,590.94 and 16,029.39 is: 22,121.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,963.80 : 38,590.94 = 16,029.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,963.80/38,590.94 = 16,029.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,963.80x = 38,590.94 × 16,029.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,963.80x = 618,589,267.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,589,267.80/27,963.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,121.08

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