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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,420.44, 28,092.71 and 19,545.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,420.44, 28,092.71 and 19,545.64 is: 26,889.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,420.44 : 28,092.71 = 19,545.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,420.44/28,092.71 = 19,545.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,420.44x = 28,092.71 × 19,545.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,420.44x = 549,089,974.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,089,974.92/20,420.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,889.24

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