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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,030.63, 27,641.18 and 11,077.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,030.63, 27,641.18 and 11,077.61 is: 15,286.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,030.63 : 27,641.18 = 11,077.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,030.63/27,641.18 = 11,077.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,030.63x = 27,641.18 × 11,077.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,030.63x = 306,198,018.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,198,018.39/20,030.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,286.49

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