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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,183.40, 30,275.10 and 19,330.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,183.40, 30,275.10 and 19,330.20 is: 28,995.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,183.40 : 30,275.10 = 19,330.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,183.40/30,275.10 = 19,330.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,183.40x = 30,275.10 × 19,330.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,183.40x = 585,223,738.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,223,738.02/20,183.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,995.30

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