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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,127.10, 30,190.65 and 19,738.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,127.10, 30,190.65 and 19,738.30 is: 29,607.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,127.10 : 30,190.65 = 19,738.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,127.10/30,190.65 = 19,738.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,127.10x = 30,190.65 × 19,738.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,127.10x = 595,912,106.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,912,106.90/20,127.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,607.45

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