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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,831.30, 38,393.82 and 20,265.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,831.30, 38,393.82 and 20,265.90 is: 27,957.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,831.30 : 38,393.82 = 20,265.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,831.30/38,393.82 = 20,265.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,831.30x = 38,393.82 × 20,265.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,831.30x = 778,085,316.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,085,316.74/27,831.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,957.20

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