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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,997.60, 41,996.40 and 20,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,997.60, 41,996.40 and 20,999.20 is: 31,498.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,997.60 : 41,996.40 = 20,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,997.60/41,996.40 = 20,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,997.60x = 41,996.40 × 20,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,997.60x = 881,890,802.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,890,802.88/27,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,498.80

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