Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,324.16, 30,402 and 19,080
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 20,324.16, 30,402 and 19,080 is: 28,540.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,324.16 : 30,402 = 19,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,324.16/30,402 = 19,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,324.16x = 30,402 × 19,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,324.16x = 580,070,160 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 580,070,160/20,324.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,540.92
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