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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,935.92, 31,469.76 and 19,361.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,935.92, 31,469.76 and 19,361.28 is: 29,102.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,935.92 : 31,469.76 = 19,361.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,935.92/31,469.76 = 19,361.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,935.92x = 31,469.76 × 19,361.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,935.92x = 609,294,834.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,294,834.89/20,935.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,102.85

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