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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,050.42, 27,652.80 and 15,026.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,050.42, 27,652.80 and 15,026.44 is: 20,723.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,050.42 : 27,652.80 = 15,026.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,050.42/27,652.80 = 15,026.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,050.42x = 27,652.80 × 15,026.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,050.42x = 415,523,140.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,523,140.03/20,050.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,723.91

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