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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,045.29, 27,662.09 and 11,092.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,045.29, 27,662.09 and 11,092.26 is: 15,307.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,045.29 : 27,662.09 = 11,092.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,045.29/27,662.09 = 11,092.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,045.29x = 27,662.09 × 11,092.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,045.29x = 306,834,900.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,834,900.65/20,045.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,307.08

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