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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,148.60, 30,222.90 and 19,954.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,148.60, 30,222.90 and 19,954.20 is: 29,931.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,148.60 : 30,222.90 = 19,954.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,148.60/30,222.90 = 19,954.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,148.60x = 30,222.90 × 19,954.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,148.60x = 603,073,791.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,073,791.18/20,148.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,931.30

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