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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,998.10, 41,997.15 and 20,999.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,998.10, 41,997.15 and 20,999.70 is: 31,499.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,998.10 : 41,997.15 = 20,999.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,998.10/41,997.15 = 20,999.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,998.10x = 41,997.15 × 20,999.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,998.10x = 881,927,550.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,927,550.86/27,998.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,499.55

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