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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,256.04, 30,340.32 and 19,760.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,256.04, 30,340.32 and 19,760.32 is: 29,597.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,256.04 : 30,340.32 = 19,760.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,256.04/30,340.32 = 19,760.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,256.04x = 30,340.32 × 19,760.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,256.04x = 599,534,432.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,534,432.10/20,256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,597.81

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