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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,105.70, 30,109.95 and 19,230.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,105.70, 30,109.95 and 19,230.90 is: 28,799.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,105.70 : 30,109.95 = 19,230.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,105.70/30,109.95 = 19,230.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,105.70x = 30,109.95 × 19,230.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,105.70x = 579,041,437.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,041,437.46/20,105.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,799.86

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