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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,139.70, 30,209.55 and 19,794.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,139.70, 30,209.55 and 19,794.10 is: 29,691.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,139.70 : 30,209.55 = 19,794.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,139.70/30,209.55 = 19,794.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,139.70x = 30,209.55 × 19,794.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,139.70x = 597,970,853.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,970,853.66/20,139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,691.15

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