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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,010, 27,413.60 and 19,262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,010, 27,413.60 and 19,262.40 is: 26,389.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,010 : 27,413.60 = 19,262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,010/27,413.60 = 19,262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,010x = 27,413.60 × 19,262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,010x = 528,051,728.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,051,728.64/20,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,389.39

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