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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,002.80, 30,004.20 and 19,711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,002.80, 30,004.20 and 19,711.20 is: 29,566.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,002.80 : 30,004.20 = 19,711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,002.80/30,004.20 = 19,711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,002.80x = 30,004.20 × 19,711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,002.80x = 591,418,787.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,418,787.04/20,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,566.80

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