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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,235.60, 30,353.40 and 19,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,235.60, 30,353.40 and 19,004.40 is: 28,506.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,235.60 : 30,353.40 = 19,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,235.60/30,353.40 = 19,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,235.60x = 30,353.40 × 19,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,235.60x = 576,848,154.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,848,154.96/20,235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,506.60

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