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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,060.20, 30,114.60 and 19,914.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,060.20, 30,114.60 and 19,914.40 is: 29,895.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,060.20 : 30,114.60 = 19,914.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,060.20/30,114.60 = 19,914.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,060.20x = 30,114.60 × 19,914.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,060.20x = 599,714,190.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,714,190.24/20,060.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,895.72

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