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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,061.72, 29,929.25 and 19,546.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,061.72, 29,929.25 and 19,546.20 is: 29,160.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,061.72 : 29,929.25 = 19,546.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,061.72/29,929.25 = 19,546.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,061.72x = 29,929.25 × 19,546.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,061.72x = 585,003,106.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,003,106.35/20,061.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,160.17

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