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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,644.92, 28,492.38 and 19,378.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,644.92, 28,492.38 and 19,378.22 is: 26,744.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,644.92 : 28,492.38 = 19,378.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,644.92/28,492.38 = 19,378.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,644.92x = 28,492.38 × 19,378.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,644.92x = 552,131,465.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,131,465.50/20,644.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,744.18

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