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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,131.63, 30,013.67 and 19,620.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,131.63, 30,013.67 and 19,620.10 is: 29,251.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,131.63 : 30,013.67 = 19,620.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,131.63/30,013.67 = 19,620.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,131.63x = 30,013.67 × 19,620.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,131.63x = 588,871,206.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,871,206.77/20,131.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,251.04

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