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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,469.70, 41,204.55 and 20,908.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,469.70, 41,204.55 and 20,908.70 is: 31,363.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,469.70 : 41,204.55 = 20,908.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,469.70/41,204.55 = 20,908.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,469.70x = 41,204.55 × 20,908.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,469.70x = 861,533,574.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,533,574.59/27,469.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,363.05

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