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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,987.55, 38,625.54 and 20,901.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,987.55, 38,625.54 and 20,901.67 is: 28,846.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,987.55 : 38,625.54 = 20,901.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,987.55/38,625.54 = 20,901.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,987.55x = 38,625.54 × 20,901.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,987.55x = 807,338,290.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,338,290.65/27,987.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,846.34

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