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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,536.04, 30,642.76 and 19,282.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,536.04, 30,642.76 and 19,282.16 is: 28,771.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,536.04 : 30,642.76 = 19,282.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,536.04/30,642.76 = 19,282.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,536.04x = 30,642.76 × 19,282.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,536.04x = 590,858,601.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,858,601.16/20,536.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,771.79

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