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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,450.88, 28,352.43 and 19,729.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,450.88, 28,352.43 and 19,729.98 is: 27,353.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,450.88 : 28,352.43 = 19,729.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,450.88/28,352.43 = 19,729.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,450.88x = 28,352.43 × 19,729.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,450.88x = 559,392,876.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,392,876.85/20,450.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,353.00

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