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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,140.40, 30,210.60 and 19,848.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,140.40, 30,210.60 and 19,848.80 is: 29,773.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,140.40 : 30,210.60 = 19,848.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,140.40/30,210.60 = 19,848.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,140.40x = 30,210.60 × 19,848.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,140.40x = 599,644,157.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,644,157.28/20,140.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,773.20

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