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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,499.89, 28,084.94 and 19,731.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,499.89, 28,084.94 and 19,731.99 is: 27,032.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,499.89 : 28,084.94 = 19,731.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,499.89/28,084.94 = 19,731.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,499.89x = 28,084.94 × 19,731.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,499.89x = 554,171,755.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,171,755.23/20,499.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,032.91

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