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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,373.92, 41,104.44 and 20,711.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,373.92, 41,104.44 and 20,711.04 is: 31,099.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,373.92 : 41,104.44 = 20,711.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,373.92/41,104.44 = 20,711.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,373.92x = 41,104.44 × 20,711.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,373.92x = 851,315,701.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,315,701.02/27,373.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,099.52

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