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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,156.62, 30,082.49 and 19,631.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,156.62, 30,082.49 and 19,631.74 is: 29,299.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,156.62 : 30,082.49 = 19,631.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,156.62/30,082.49 = 19,631.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,156.62x = 30,082.49 × 19,631.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,156.62x = 590,571,622.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,571,622.23/20,156.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,299.14

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