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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,141.20, 30,149.52 and 19,845.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,141.20, 30,149.52 and 19,845.96 is: 29,707.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,141.20 : 30,149.52 = 19,845.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,141.20/30,149.52 = 19,845.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,141.20x = 30,149.52 × 19,845.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,141.20x = 598,346,167.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,346,167.94/20,141.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,707.57

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