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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,511.50, 30,606.26 and 19,257.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,511.50, 30,606.26 and 19,257.62 is: 28,735.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,511.50 : 30,606.26 = 19,257.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,511.50/30,606.26 = 19,257.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,511.50x = 30,606.26 × 19,257.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,511.50x = 589,403,475.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,403,475.38/20,511.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,735.28

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