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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,206.81, 30,365.60 and 19,060.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,206.81, 30,365.60 and 19,060.45 is: 28,642.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,206.81 : 30,365.60 = 19,060.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,206.81/30,365.60 = 19,060.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,206.81x = 30,365.60 × 19,060.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,206.81x = 578,781,905.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,781,905.22/20,206.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,642.91

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