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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,464.20, 41,196.30 and 20,903.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,464.20, 41,196.30 and 20,903.20 is: 31,354.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,464.20 : 41,196.30 = 20,903.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,464.20/41,196.30 = 20,903.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,464.20x = 41,196.30 × 20,903.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,464.20x = 861,134,498.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,134,498.16/27,464.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,354.80

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