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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,972.36, 38,597.34 and 16,033.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,972.36, 38,597.34 and 16,033.50 is: 22,123.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,972.36 : 38,597.34 = 16,033.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,972.36/38,597.34 = 16,033.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,972.36x = 38,597.34 × 16,033.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,972.36x = 618,850,450.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,850,450.89/27,972.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,123.64

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