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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,966.49, 38,594.73 and 16,032.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,966.49, 38,594.73 and 16,032.07 is: 22,124.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,966.49 : 38,594.73 = 16,032.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,966.49/38,594.73 = 16,032.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,966.49x = 38,594.73 × 16,032.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,966.49x = 618,753,412.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,753,412.99/27,966.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,124.81

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