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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,127.60, 30,191.40 and 19,933.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,127.60, 30,191.40 and 19,933.20 is: 29,899.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,127.60 : 30,191.40 = 19,933.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,127.60/30,191.40 = 19,933.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,127.60x = 30,191.40 × 19,933.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,127.60x = 601,811,214.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,811,214.48/20,127.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,899.80

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