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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,593.48, 38,062.86 and 20,031

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,593.48, 38,062.86 and 20,031 is: 27,631.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,593.48 : 38,062.86 = 20,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,593.48/38,062.86 = 20,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,593.48x = 38,062.86 × 20,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,593.48x = 762,437,148.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,437,148.66/27,593.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,631.06

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