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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,964.94, 38,597.18 and 16,036.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,964.94, 38,597.18 and 16,036.34 is: 22,133.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,964.94 : 38,597.18 = 16,036.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,964.94/38,597.18 = 16,036.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,964.94x = 38,597.18 × 16,036.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,964.94x = 618,957,228.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,957,228.35/27,964.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,133.33

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