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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,417.58, 30,599.48 and 19,085.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,417.58, 30,599.48 and 19,085.78 is: 28,603.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,417.58 : 30,599.48 = 19,085.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,417.58/30,599.48 = 19,085.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,417.58x = 30,599.48 × 19,085.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,417.58x = 584,014,943.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,014,943.39/20,417.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,603.53

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