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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,999.74, 38,642.40 and 20,913.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,999.74, 38,642.40 and 20,913.86 is: 28,863.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,999.74 : 38,642.40 = 20,913.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,999.74/38,642.40 = 20,913.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,999.74x = 38,642.40 × 20,913.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,999.74x = 808,161,840.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,161,840.27/27,999.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,863.19

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