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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,177.48, 40,705.98 and 20,891.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,177.48, 40,705.98 and 20,891.22 is: 31,290.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,177.48 : 40,705.98 = 20,891.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,177.48/40,705.98 = 20,891.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,177.48x = 40,705.98 × 20,891.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,177.48x = 850,397,583.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,397,583.50/27,177.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,290.52

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