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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,981.48, 38,609.94 and 16,042.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,981.48, 38,609.94 and 16,042.44 is: 22,135.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,981.48 : 38,609.94 = 16,042.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,981.48/38,609.94 = 16,042.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,981.48x = 38,609.94 × 16,042.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,981.48x = 619,397,645.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,397,645.85/27,981.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,135.99

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