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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,938.63, 41,935.48 and 20,522.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,938.63, 41,935.48 and 20,522.27 is: 30,803.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,938.63 : 41,935.48 = 20,522.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,938.63/41,935.48 = 20,522.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,938.63x = 41,935.48 × 20,522.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,938.63x = 860,610,930.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,610,930.85/27,938.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,803.63

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