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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,727.60, 29,047.80 and 20,727.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,727.60, 29,047.80 and 20,727.60 is: 29,047.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,727.60 : 29,047.80 = 20,727.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,727.60/29,047.80 = 20,727.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,727.60x = 29,047.80 × 20,727.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,727.60x = 602,091,179.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,091,179.28/20,727.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,047.80

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