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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,966.99, 38,595.36 and 16,032.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,966.99, 38,595.36 and 16,032.59 is: 22,125.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,966.99 : 38,595.36 = 16,032.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,966.99/38,595.36 = 16,032.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,966.99x = 38,595.36 × 16,032.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,966.99x = 618,783,582.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,783,582.78/27,966.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,125.50

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