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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,128.82, 30,197.96 and 19,794.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,128.82, 30,197.96 and 19,794.11 is: 29,695.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,128.82 : 30,197.96 = 19,794.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,128.82/30,197.96 = 19,794.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,128.82x = 30,197.96 × 19,794.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,128.82x = 597,741,492.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,741,492.06/20,128.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,695.81

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