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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,020.80, 30,031.20 and 19,729.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,020.80, 30,031.20 and 19,729.20 is: 29,593.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,020.80 : 30,031.20 = 19,729.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,020.80/30,031.20 = 19,729.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,020.80x = 30,031.20 × 19,729.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,020.80x = 592,491,551.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,491,551.04/20,020.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,593.80

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