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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,043.48, 30,080.52 and 19,015.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,043.48, 30,080.52 and 19,015.68 is: 28,538.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,043.48 : 30,080.52 = 19,015.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,043.48/30,080.52 = 19,015.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,043.48x = 30,080.52 × 19,015.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,043.48x = 572,001,542.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,001,542.55/20,043.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,538.04

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