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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,918.24, 28,824.62 and 19,441.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,918.24, 28,824.62 and 19,441.88 is: 26,790.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,918.24 : 28,824.62 = 19,441.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,918.24/28,824.62 = 19,441.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,918.24x = 28,824.62 × 19,441.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,918.24x = 560,404,803.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,404,803.09/20,918.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,790.25

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