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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,140.70, 30,211.05 and 19,994.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,140.70, 30,211.05 and 19,994.90 is: 29,992.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,140.70 : 30,211.05 = 19,994.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,140.70/30,211.05 = 19,994.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,140.70x = 30,211.05 × 19,994.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,140.70x = 604,066,923.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,066,923.65/20,140.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,992.35

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