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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,523.80, 30,785.70 and 19,573.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,523.80, 30,785.70 and 19,573.40 is: 29,360.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,523.80 : 30,785.70 = 19,573.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,523.80/30,785.70 = 19,573.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,523.80x = 30,785.70 × 19,573.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,523.80x = 602,580,820.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,580,820.38/20,523.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,360.10

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