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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,964.44, 38,590.26 and 16,034.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,964.44, 38,590.26 and 16,034.76 is: 22,127.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,964.44 : 38,590.26 = 16,034.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,964.44/38,590.26 = 16,034.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,964.44x = 38,590.26 × 16,034.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,964.44x = 618,785,557.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,785,557.44/27,964.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,127.59

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