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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,010.42, 27,616.31 and 11,058.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,010.42, 27,616.31 and 11,058.53 is: 15,261.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,010.42 : 27,616.31 = 11,058.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,010.42/27,616.31 = 11,058.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,010.42x = 27,616.31 × 11,058.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,010.42x = 305,395,599.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,395,599.25/20,010.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,261.83

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