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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,252.80, 30,379.20 and 18,794.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,252.80, 30,379.20 and 18,794.80 is: 28,192.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,252.80 : 30,379.20 = 18,794.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,252.80/30,379.20 = 18,794.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,252.80x = 30,379.20 × 18,794.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,252.80x = 570,970,988.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,970,988.16/20,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,192.20

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