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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,188.80, 30,250.80 and 19,022.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,188.80, 30,250.80 and 19,022.40 is: 28,503.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,188.80 : 30,250.80 = 19,022.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,188.80/30,250.80 = 19,022.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,188.80x = 30,250.80 × 19,022.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,188.80x = 575,442,817.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,442,817.92/20,188.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,503.07

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