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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,595.76, 41,414.48 and 20,219.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,595.76, 41,414.48 and 20,219.12 is: 30,343.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,595.76 : 41,414.48 = 20,219.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,595.76/41,414.48 = 20,219.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,595.76x = 41,414.48 × 20,219.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,595.76x = 837,364,340.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,364,340.86/27,595.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,343.95

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