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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,670.88, 38,089.80 and 20,944.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,670.88, 38,089.80 and 20,944.64 is: 28,830.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,670.88 : 38,089.80 = 20,944.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,670.88/38,089.80 = 20,944.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,670.88x = 38,089.80 × 20,944.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,670.88x = 797,777,148.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,777,148.67/27,670.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,830.93

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