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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,270.52, 27,992.64 and 19,166.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,270.52, 27,992.64 and 19,166.10 is: 26,467.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,270.52 : 27,992.64 = 19,166.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,270.52/27,992.64 = 19,166.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,270.52x = 27,992.64 × 19,166.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,270.52x = 536,509,737.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,509,737.50/20,270.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,467.49

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