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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,206.80, 30,277.80 and 19,040.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,206.80, 30,277.80 and 19,040.40 is: 28,530.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,206.80 : 30,277.80 = 19,040.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,206.80/30,277.80 = 19,040.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,206.80x = 30,277.80 × 19,040.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,206.80x = 576,501,423.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,501,423.12/20,206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,530.07

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