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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,964.80, 38,592.32 and 16,030.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,964.80, 38,592.32 and 16,030.39 is: 22,122.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,964.80 : 38,592.32 = 16,030.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,964.80/38,592.32 = 16,030.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,964.80x = 38,592.32 × 16,030.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,964.80x = 618,649,940.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,649,940.60/27,964.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,122.45

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