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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,124.78, 27,800.22 and 19,140.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,124.78, 27,800.22 and 19,140.66 is: 26,440.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,124.78 : 27,800.22 = 19,140.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,124.78/27,800.22 = 19,140.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,124.78x = 27,800.22 × 19,140.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,124.78x = 532,114,558.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,114,558.95/20,124.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,440.76

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