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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,975.09, 38,593.49 and 16,035.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,975.09, 38,593.49 and 16,035.69 is: 22,122.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,975.09 : 38,593.49 = 16,035.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,975.09/38,593.49 = 16,035.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,975.09x = 38,593.49 × 16,035.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,975.09x = 618,873,161.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,873,161.48/27,975.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,122.29

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