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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,785.81, 38,347.85 and 20,699.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,785.81, 38,347.85 and 20,699.93 is: 28,568.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,785.81 : 38,347.85 = 20,699.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,785.81/38,347.85 = 20,699.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,785.81x = 38,347.85 × 20,699.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,785.81x = 793,797,810.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,797,810.65/27,785.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,568.46

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