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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,034.58, 27,646.88 and 11,081.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,034.58, 27,646.88 and 11,081.52 is: 15,292.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,034.58 : 27,646.88 = 11,081.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,034.58/27,646.88 = 11,081.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,034.58x = 27,646.88 × 11,081.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,034.58x = 306,369,453.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,369,453.66/20,034.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,292.03

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