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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,354.81, 37,713.08 and 20,519.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,354.81, 37,713.08 and 20,519.78 is: 28,289.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,354.81 : 37,713.08 = 20,519.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,354.81/37,713.08 = 20,519.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,354.81x = 37,713.08 × 20,519.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,354.81x = 773,863,813.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,863,813.56/27,354.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,289.86

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