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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,145.40, 30,218.10 and 19,292.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,145.40, 30,218.10 and 19,292.20 is: 28,938.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,145.40 : 30,218.10 = 19,292.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,145.40/30,218.10 = 19,292.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,145.40x = 30,218.10 × 19,292.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,145.40x = 582,973,628.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,973,628.82/20,145.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,938.30

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