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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,004.80, 30,007.20 and 19,032.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,004.80, 30,007.20 and 19,032.80 is: 28,549.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,004.80 : 30,007.20 = 19,032.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,004.80/30,007.20 = 19,032.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,004.80x = 30,007.20 × 19,032.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,004.80x = 571,121,036.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,121,036.16/20,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,549.20

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