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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,062.78, 27,686.30 and 11,110.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,062.78, 27,686.30 and 11,110.10 is: 15,331.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,062.78 : 27,686.30 = 11,110.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,062.78/27,686.30 = 11,110.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,062.78x = 27,686.30 × 11,110.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,062.78x = 307,597,367.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,597,367.65/20,062.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,331.74

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