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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,993.48, 38,636.04 and 16,060.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,993.48, 38,636.04 and 16,060.77 is: 22,166.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,993.48 : 38,636.04 = 16,060.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,993.48/38,636.04 = 16,060.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,993.48x = 38,636.04 × 16,060.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,993.48x = 620,524,552.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,524,552.15/27,993.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,166.75

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