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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,052.80, 30,086.40 and 19,332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,052.80, 30,086.40 and 19,332.80 is: 29,006.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,052.80 : 30,086.40 = 19,332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,052.80/30,086.40 = 19,332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,052.80x = 30,086.40 × 19,332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,052.80x = 581,654,353.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,654,353.92/20,052.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,006.14

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