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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,716.20, 38,257.38 and 20,665.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,716.20, 38,257.38 and 20,665.96 is: 28,525.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,716.20 : 38,257.38 = 20,665.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,716.20/38,257.38 = 20,665.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,716.20x = 38,257.38 × 20,665.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,716.20x = 790,625,484.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,625,484.78/27,716.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,525.75

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