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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,049.55, 27,669.12 and 10,975.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,049.55, 27,669.12 and 10,975.55 is: 15,146.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,049.55 : 27,669.12 = 10,975.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,049.55/27,669.12 = 10,975.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,049.55x = 27,669.12 × 10,975.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,049.55x = 303,683,817.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,683,817.02/20,049.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,146.66

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