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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,541.60, 30,812.40 and 19,735.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,541.60, 30,812.40 and 19,735.20 is: 29,602.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,541.60 : 30,812.40 = 19,735.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,541.60/30,812.40 = 19,735.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,541.60x = 30,812.40 × 19,735.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,541.60x = 608,088,876.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,088,876.48/20,541.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,602.80

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