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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,184.80, 30,244.80 and 19,018.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,184.80, 30,244.80 and 19,018.40 is: 28,497.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,184.80 : 30,244.80 = 19,018.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,184.80/30,244.80 = 19,018.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,184.80x = 30,244.80 × 19,018.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,184.80x = 575,207,704.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,207,704.32/20,184.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,497.07

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