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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,256.60, 30,337.92 and 19,555.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,256.60, 30,337.92 and 19,555.77 is: 29,288.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,256.60 : 30,337.92 = 19,555.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,256.60/30,337.92 = 19,555.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,256.60x = 30,337.92 × 19,555.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,256.60x = 593,281,385.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,281,385.80/20,256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,288.30

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