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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,535.84, 28,270.89 and 19,595.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,535.84, 28,270.89 and 19,595.43 is: 26,976.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,535.84 : 28,270.89 = 19,595.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,535.84/28,270.89 = 19,595.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,535.84x = 28,270.89 × 19,595.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,535.84x = 553,980,246.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,980,246.03/20,535.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,976.26

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