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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,951.04, 38,551.71 and 20,283.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,951.04, 38,551.71 and 20,283.37 is: 27,976.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,951.04 : 38,551.71 = 20,283.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,951.04/38,551.71 = 20,283.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,951.04x = 38,551.71 × 20,283.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,951.04x = 781,958,598.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,958,598.06/27,951.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,976.01

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