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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,985.23, 38,622.34 and 20,899.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,985.23, 38,622.34 and 20,899.35 is: 28,843.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,985.23 : 38,622.34 = 20,899.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,985.23/38,622.34 = 20,899.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,985.23x = 38,622.34 × 20,899.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,985.23x = 807,181,801.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,181,801.48/27,985.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,843.14

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