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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,514.40, 30,771.60 and 19,445.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,514.40, 30,771.60 and 19,445.20 is: 29,167.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,514.40 : 30,771.60 = 19,445.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,514.40/30,771.60 = 19,445.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,514.40x = 30,771.60 × 19,445.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,514.40x = 598,359,916.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,359,916.32/20,514.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,167.80

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