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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,048.31, 27,665.46 and 11,095.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,048.31, 27,665.46 and 11,095.27 is: 15,310.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,048.31 : 27,665.46 = 11,095.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,048.31/27,665.46 = 11,095.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,048.31x = 27,665.46 × 11,095.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,048.31x = 306,955,679.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,955,679.21/20,048.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,310.80

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