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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,484.04, 28,271.58 and 19,549.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,484.04, 28,271.58 and 19,549.10 is: 26,981.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,484.04 : 28,271.58 = 19,549.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,484.04/28,271.58 = 19,549.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,484.04x = 28,271.58 × 19,549.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,484.04x = 552,683,944.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,683,944.58/20,484.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,981.20

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