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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,565.34, 38,040.56 and 20,654.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,565.34, 38,040.56 and 20,654.27 is: 28,503.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,565.34 : 38,040.56 = 20,654.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,565.34/38,040.56 = 20,654.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,565.34x = 38,040.56 × 20,654.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,565.34x = 785,699,703.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,699,703.72/27,565.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,503.18

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