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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,233.52, 30,303.80 and 19,533.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,233.52, 30,303.80 and 19,533.08 is: 29,254.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,233.52 : 30,303.80 = 19,533.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,233.52/30,303.80 = 19,533.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,233.52x = 30,303.80 × 19,533.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,233.52x = 591,926,549.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,926,549.70/20,233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,254.75

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