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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,962.84, 41,955.78 and 20,604.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,962.84, 41,955.78 and 20,604.44 is: 30,915.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,962.84 : 41,955.78 = 20,604.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,962.84/41,955.78 = 20,604.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,962.84x = 41,955.78 × 20,604.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,962.84x = 864,475,351.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,475,351.66/27,962.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,915.15

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