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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,220.80, 30,331.20 and 19,788.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,220.80, 30,331.20 and 19,788.80 is: 29,683.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,220.80 : 30,331.20 = 19,788.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,220.80/30,331.20 = 19,788.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,220.80x = 30,331.20 × 19,788.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,220.80x = 600,218,050.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,218,050.56/20,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,683.20

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