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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,228.60, 30,342.90 and 19,321.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,228.60, 30,342.90 and 19,321.40 is: 28,982.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,228.60 : 30,342.90 = 19,321.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,228.60/30,342.90 = 19,321.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,228.60x = 30,342.90 × 19,321.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,228.60x = 586,267,308.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,267,308.06/20,228.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,982.10

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