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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,245.60, 30,368.40 and 19,014.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,245.60, 30,368.40 and 19,014.40 is: 28,521.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,245.60 : 30,368.40 = 19,014.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,245.60/30,368.40 = 19,014.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,245.60x = 30,368.40 × 19,014.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,245.60x = 577,436,904.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,436,904.96/20,245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,521.60

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