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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,939.06, 41,936.13 and 20,522.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,939.06, 41,936.13 and 20,522.70 is: 30,804.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,939.06 : 41,936.13 = 20,522.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,939.06/41,936.13 = 20,522.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,939.06x = 41,936.13 × 20,522.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,939.06x = 860,642,615.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,642,615.15/27,939.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,804.28

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