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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,139.80, 30,209.70 and 19,794.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,139.80, 30,209.70 and 19,794.20 is: 29,691.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,139.80 : 30,209.70 = 19,794.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,139.80/30,209.70 = 19,794.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,139.80x = 30,209.70 × 19,794.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,139.80x = 597,976,843.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,976,843.74/20,139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,691.30

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