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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,992.98, 38,635.34 and 16,060.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,992.98, 38,635.34 and 16,060.26 is: 22,166.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,992.98 : 38,635.34 = 16,060.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,992.98/38,635.34 = 16,060.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,992.98x = 38,635.34 × 16,060.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,992.98x = 620,493,605.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,493,605.59/27,992.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,166.04

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