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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,844.74, 41,691.78 and 20,392.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,844.74, 41,691.78 and 20,392.74 is: 30,533.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,844.74 : 41,691.78 = 20,392.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,844.74/41,691.78 = 20,392.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,844.74x = 41,691.78 × 20,392.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,844.74x = 850,209,629.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,209,629.68/27,844.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,533.94

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