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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,846.74, 41,694.78 and 20,394.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,846.74, 41,694.78 and 20,394.74 is: 30,536.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,846.74 : 41,694.78 = 20,394.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,846.74/41,694.78 = 20,394.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,846.74x = 41,694.78 × 20,394.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,846.74x = 850,354,197.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,354,197.46/27,846.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,536.94

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