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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,600.62, 41,273.76 and 20,498.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,600.62, 41,273.76 and 20,498.28 is: 30,652.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,600.62 : 41,273.76 = 20,498.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,600.62/41,273.76 = 20,498.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,600.62x = 41,273.76 × 20,498.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,600.62x = 846,041,089.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,041,089.13/27,600.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,652.97

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