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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,141.31, 37,477.94 and 20,415.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,141.31, 37,477.94 and 20,415.22 is: 28,190.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,141.31 : 37,477.94 = 20,415.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,141.31/37,477.94 = 20,415.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,141.31x = 37,477.94 × 20,415.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,141.31x = 765,120,390.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,120,390.25/27,141.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,190.25

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