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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,614.35, 41,380.57 and 20,282.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,614.35, 41,380.57 and 20,282.51 is: 30,393.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,614.35 : 41,380.57 = 20,282.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,614.35/41,380.57 = 20,282.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,614.35x = 41,380.57 × 20,282.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,614.35x = 839,301,723.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,301,723.42/27,614.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,393.68

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