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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,966.44, 38,592.98 and 16,036.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,966.44, 38,592.98 and 16,036.76 is: 22,130.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,966.44 : 38,592.98 = 16,036.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,966.44/38,592.98 = 16,036.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,966.44x = 38,592.98 × 16,036.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,966.44x = 618,906,357.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,906,357.94/27,966.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,130.32

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