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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,479.92, 41,155.76 and 20,066

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,479.92, 41,155.76 and 20,066 is: 30,052.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,479.92 : 41,155.76 = 20,066 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,479.92/41,155.76 = 20,066/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,479.92x = 41,155.76 × 20,066
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,479.92x = 825,831,480.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,831,480.16/27,479.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,052.18

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