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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,238.60, 30,357.90 and 19,007.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,238.60, 30,357.90 and 19,007.40 is: 28,511.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,238.60 : 30,357.90 = 19,007.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,238.60/30,357.90 = 19,007.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,238.60x = 30,357.90 × 19,007.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,238.60x = 577,024,748.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,024,748.46/20,238.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,511.10

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