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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,128.60, 30,192.90 and 19,739.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,128.60, 30,192.90 and 19,739.80 is: 29,609.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,128.60 : 30,192.90 = 19,739.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,128.60/30,192.90 = 19,739.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,128.60x = 30,192.90 × 19,739.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,128.60x = 596,001,807.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,001,807.42/20,128.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,609.70

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