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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,175.30, 30,230.55 and 19,008.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,175.30, 30,230.55 and 19,008.90 is: 28,482.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,175.30 : 30,230.55 = 19,008.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,175.30/30,230.55 = 19,008.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,175.30x = 30,230.55 × 19,008.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,175.30x = 574,649,501.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,649,501.90/20,175.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,482.82

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