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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,316.20, 40,974.30 and 20,404.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,316.20, 40,974.30 and 20,404.20 is: 30,606.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,316.20 : 40,974.30 = 20,404.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,316.20/40,974.30 = 20,404.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,316.20x = 40,974.30 × 20,404.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,316.20x = 836,047,812.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,047,812.06/27,316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,606.30

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