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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,005.20, 40,507.80 and 20,444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,005.20, 40,507.80 and 20,444.20 is: 30,666.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,005.20 : 40,507.80 = 20,444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,005.20/40,507.80 = 20,444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,005.20x = 40,507.80 × 20,444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,005.20x = 828,149,564.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,149,564.76/27,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,666.30

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