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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,966.30, 38,594.40 and 16,031.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,966.30, 38,594.40 and 16,031.89 is: 22,124.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,966.30 : 38,594.40 = 16,031.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,966.30/38,594.40 = 16,031.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,966.30x = 38,594.40 × 16,031.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,966.30x = 618,741,175.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,741,175.42/27,966.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,124.53

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