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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,019.68, 29,971.18 and 19,261.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,019.68, 29,971.18 and 19,261.52 is: 28,836.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,019.68 : 29,971.18 = 19,261.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,019.68/29,971.18 = 19,261.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,019.68x = 29,971.18 × 19,261.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,019.68x = 577,290,482.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,290,482.99/20,019.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,836.15

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