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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,055.69, 37,384.55 and 20,821.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,055.69, 37,384.55 and 20,821.93 is: 28,770.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,055.69 : 37,384.55 = 20,821.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,055.69/37,384.55 = 20,821.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,055.69x = 37,384.55 × 20,821.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,055.69x = 778,418,483.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,418,483.18/27,055.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,770.97

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