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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,707.81, 38,187.33 and 20,977.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,707.81, 38,187.33 and 20,977.31 is: 28,911.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,707.81 : 38,187.33 = 20,977.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,707.81/38,187.33 = 20,977.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,707.81x = 38,187.33 × 20,977.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,707.81x = 801,067,459.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,067,459.48/27,707.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,911.25

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