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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,221.26, 30,334.32 and 19,115.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,221.26, 30,334.32 and 19,115.34 is: 28,675.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,221.26 : 30,334.32 = 19,115.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,221.26/30,334.32 = 19,115.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,221.26x = 30,334.32 × 19,115.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,221.26x = 579,850,840.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,850,840.47/20,221.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,675.31

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