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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,554.80, 30,832.20 and 19,096.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,554.80, 30,832.20 and 19,096.80 is: 28,645.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,554.80 : 30,832.20 = 19,096.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,554.80/30,832.20 = 19,096.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,554.80x = 30,832.20 × 19,096.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,554.80x = 588,796,356.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,796,356.96/20,554.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,645.20

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