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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,236.60, 30,354.90 and 19,005.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,236.60, 30,354.90 and 19,005.40 is: 28,508.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,236.60 : 30,354.90 = 19,005.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,236.60/30,354.90 = 19,005.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,236.60x = 30,354.90 × 19,005.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,236.60x = 576,907,016.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,907,016.46/20,236.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,508.10

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