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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,965.12, 38,592.72 and 16,030.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,965.12, 38,592.72 and 16,030.76 is: 22,122.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,965.12 : 38,592.72 = 16,030.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,965.12/38,592.72 = 16,030.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,965.12x = 38,592.72 × 16,030.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,965.12x = 618,670,632.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,670,632.07/27,965.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,122.94

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