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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,137.60, 30,206.40 and 19,943.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,137.60, 30,206.40 and 19,943.20 is: 29,914.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,137.60 : 30,206.40 = 19,943.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,137.60/30,206.40 = 19,943.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,137.60x = 30,206.40 × 19,943.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,137.60x = 602,412,276.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,412,276.48/20,137.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,914.80

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