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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,141.70, 30,212.55 and 19,796.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,141.70, 30,212.55 and 19,796.10 is: 29,694.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,141.70 : 30,212.55 = 19,796.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,141.70/30,212.55 = 19,796.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,141.70x = 30,212.55 × 19,796.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,141.70x = 598,090,661.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,090,661.06/20,141.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,694.15

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