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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,977.98, 62,927.37 and 20,898.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,977.98, 62,927.37 and 20,898.06 is: 31,327.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,977.98 : 62,927.37 = 20,898.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,977.98/62,927.37 = 20,898.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,977.98x = 62,927.37 × 20,898.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,977.98x = 1,315,059,953.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,059,953.90/41,977.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,327.38

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