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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,541.36, 30,829.32 and 19,245.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,541.36, 30,829.32 and 19,245.36 is: 28,884.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,541.36 : 30,829.32 = 19,245.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,541.36/30,829.32 = 19,245.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,541.36x = 30,829.32 × 19,245.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,541.36x = 593,321,361.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,321,361.96/20,541.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,884.23

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