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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,533.36, 30,588.14 and 19,258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,533.36, 30,588.14 and 19,258.48 is: 28,688.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,533.36 : 30,588.14 = 19,258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,533.36/30,588.14 = 19,258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,533.36x = 30,588.14 × 19,258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,533.36x = 589,081,082.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,081,082.43/20,533.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,688.98

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