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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,141.80, 30,212.70 and 19,169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,141.80, 30,212.70 and 19,169.80 is: 28,754.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,141.80 : 30,212.70 = 19,169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,141.80/30,212.70 = 19,169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,141.80x = 30,212.70 × 19,169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,141.80x = 579,171,416.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,171,416.46/20,141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,754.70

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