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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,124.90, 27,416.52 and 20,124.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,124.90, 27,416.52 and 20,124.90 is: 27,416.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,124.90 : 27,416.52 = 20,124.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,124.90/27,416.52 = 20,124.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,124.90x = 27,416.52 × 20,124.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,124.90x = 551,754,723.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,754,723.35/20,124.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,416.52

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