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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,542.40, 30,813.60 and 19,419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,542.40, 30,813.60 and 19,419.20 is: 29,128.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,542.40 : 30,813.60 = 19,419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,542.40/30,813.60 = 19,419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,542.40x = 30,813.60 × 19,419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,542.40x = 598,375,461.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,375,461.12/20,542.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,128.80

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