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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,240.10, 28,024.65 and 19,203.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,240.10, 28,024.65 and 19,203.30 is: 26,589.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,240.10 : 28,024.65 = 19,203.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,240.10/28,024.65 = 19,203.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,240.10x = 28,024.65 × 19,203.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,240.10x = 538,165,761.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,165,761.35/20,240.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,589.09

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