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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,152.80, 30,229.20 and 19,893.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,152.80, 30,229.20 and 19,893.60 is: 29,840.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,152.80 : 30,229.20 = 19,893.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,152.80/30,229.20 = 19,893.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,152.80x = 30,229.20 × 19,893.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,152.80x = 601,367,613.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,367,613.12/20,152.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,840.40

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