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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,963.93, 38,591.82 and 16,029.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,963.93, 38,591.82 and 16,029.26 is: 22,121.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,963.93 : 38,591.82 = 16,029.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,963.93/38,591.82 = 16,029.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,963.93x = 38,591.82 × 16,029.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,963.93x = 618,598,316.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,598,316.65/27,963.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,121.29

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