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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,627.42, 28,471.49 and 19,225.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,627.42, 28,471.49 and 19,225.01 is: 26,535.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,627.42 : 28,471.49 = 19,225.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,627.42/28,471.49 = 19,225.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,627.42x = 28,471.49 × 19,225.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,627.42x = 547,364,679.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,364,679.96/20,627.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,535.78

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