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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,452.80, 30,686.40 and 19,732.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,452.80, 30,686.40 and 19,732.80 is: 29,606.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,452.80 : 30,686.40 = 19,732.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,452.80/30,686.40 = 19,732.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,452.80x = 30,686.40 × 19,732.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,452.80x = 605,528,593.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,528,593.92/20,452.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,606.15

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