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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,593.37, 41,262.89 and 20,491.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,593.37, 41,262.89 and 20,491.02 is: 30,642.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,593.37 : 41,262.89 = 20,491.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,593.37/41,262.89 = 20,491.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,593.37x = 41,262.89 × 20,491.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,593.37x = 845,518,601.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,518,601.79/27,593.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,642.09

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