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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,041.49, 27,628.36 and 14,054.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,041.49, 27,628.36 and 14,054.58 is: 19,375.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,041.49 : 27,628.36 = 14,054.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,041.49/27,628.36 = 14,054.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,041.49x = 27,628.36 × 14,054.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,041.49x = 388,304,960.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,304,960.75/20,041.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,375.05

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