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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,993.69, 38,632.08 and 16,059.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,993.69, 38,632.08 and 16,059.35 is: 22,162.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,993.69 : 38,632.08 = 16,059.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,993.69/38,632.08 = 16,059.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,993.69x = 38,632.08 × 16,059.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,993.69x = 620,405,900.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,405,900.79/27,993.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,162.35

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