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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,359.20, 41,038.80 and 20,447.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,359.20, 41,038.80 and 20,447.20 is: 30,670.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,359.20 : 41,038.80 = 20,447.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,359.20/41,038.80 = 20,447.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,359.20x = 41,038.80 × 20,447.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,359.20x = 839,128,551.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,128,551.36/27,359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,670.80

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