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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,182.48, 27,869.52 and 19,521.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,182.48, 27,869.52 and 19,521.52 is: 26,956.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,182.48 : 27,869.52 = 19,521.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,182.48/27,869.52 = 19,521.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,182.48x = 27,869.52 × 19,521.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,182.48x = 544,055,392.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,055,392.07/20,182.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,956.82

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