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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,131.80, 30,197.70 and 19,159.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,131.80, 30,197.70 and 19,159.80 is: 28,739.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,131.80 : 30,197.70 = 19,159.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,131.80/30,197.70 = 19,159.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,131.80x = 30,197.70 × 19,159.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,131.80x = 578,581,892.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,581,892.46/20,131.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,739.70

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