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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,211.60, 30,317.40 and 19,304.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,211.60, 30,317.40 and 19,304.40 is: 28,956.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,211.60 : 30,317.40 = 19,304.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,211.60/30,317.40 = 19,304.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,211.60x = 30,317.40 × 19,304.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,211.60x = 585,259,216.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,259,216.56/20,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,956.60

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