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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,755.46, 38,307.06 and 20,632.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,755.46, 38,307.06 and 20,632.68 is: 28,476.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,755.46 : 38,307.06 = 20,632.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,755.46/38,307.06 = 20,632.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,755.46x = 38,307.06 × 20,632.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,755.46x = 790,377,310.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,377,310.72/27,755.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,476.46

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