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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,006.30, 30,009.45 and 19,714.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,006.30, 30,009.45 and 19,714.70 is: 29,572.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,006.30 : 30,009.45 = 19,714.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,006.30/30,009.45 = 19,714.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,006.30x = 30,009.45 × 19,714.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,006.30x = 591,627,303.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,627,303.92/20,006.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,572.05

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