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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,940.81, 28,874.86 and 19,612.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,940.81, 28,874.86 and 19,612.20 is: 27,042.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,940.81 : 28,874.86 = 19,612.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,940.81/28,874.86 = 19,612.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,940.81x = 28,874.86 × 19,612.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,940.81x = 566,299,551.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,299,551.77/20,940.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,042.87

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