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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,178.80, 30,235.80 and 19,012.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,178.80, 30,235.80 and 19,012.40 is: 28,488.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,178.80 : 30,235.80 = 19,012.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,178.80/30,235.80 = 19,012.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,178.80x = 30,235.80 × 19,012.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,178.80x = 574,855,123.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,855,123.92/20,178.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,488.07

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