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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,257.60, 28,048.80 and 19,220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,257.60, 28,048.80 and 19,220.80 is: 26,613.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,257.60 : 28,048.80 = 19,220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,257.60/28,048.80 = 19,220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,257.60x = 28,048.80 × 19,220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,257.60x = 539,120,375.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,120,375.04/20,257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,613.24

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