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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,881.20, 31,321.80 and 19,261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,881.20, 31,321.80 and 19,261.20 is: 28,891.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,881.20 : 31,321.80 = 19,261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,881.20/31,321.80 = 19,261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,881.20x = 31,321.80 × 19,261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,881.20x = 603,295,454.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,295,454.16/20,881.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,891.80

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