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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,969.67, 38,599.05 and 16,035.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,969.67, 38,599.05 and 16,035.27 is: 22,129.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,969.67 : 38,599.05 = 16,035.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,969.67/38,599.05 = 16,035.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,969.67x = 38,599.05 × 16,035.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,969.67x = 618,945,995.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,945,995.50/27,969.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,129.18

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