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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,041.75, 37,327.88 and 20,346.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,041.75, 37,327.88 and 20,346.84 is: 28,086.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,041.75 : 37,327.88 = 20,346.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,041.75/37,327.88 = 20,346.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,041.75x = 37,327.88 × 20,346.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,041.75x = 759,504,401.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,504,401.90/27,041.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,086.36

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