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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,976.24, 38,606.06 and 16,031.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,976.24, 38,606.06 and 16,031.26 is: 22,122.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,976.24 : 38,606.06 = 16,031.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,976.24/38,606.06 = 16,031.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,976.24x = 38,606.06 × 16,031.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,976.24x = 618,903,785.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,903,785.44/27,976.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,122.48

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