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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,106.70, 30,111.45 and 19,231.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,106.70, 30,111.45 and 19,231.90 is: 28,801.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,106.70 : 30,111.45 = 19,231.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,106.70/30,111.45 = 19,231.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,106.70x = 30,111.45 × 19,231.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,106.70x = 579,100,395.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,100,395.26/20,106.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,801.36

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