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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,603.70, 30,905.55 and 19,221.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,603.70, 30,905.55 and 19,221.30 is: 28,831.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,603.70 : 30,905.55 = 19,221.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,603.70/30,905.55 = 19,221.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,603.70x = 30,905.55 × 19,221.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,603.70x = 594,044,848.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,044,848.22/20,603.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,831.95

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