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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,996.80, 29,995.20 and 19,705.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,996.80, 29,995.20 and 19,705.20 is: 29,557.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,996.80 : 29,995.20 = 19,705.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,996.80/29,995.20 = 19,705.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,996.80x = 29,995.20 × 19,705.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,996.80x = 591,061,415.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,061,415.04/19,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,557.80

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