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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,157.42, 30,240.99 and 19,822.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,157.42, 30,240.99 and 19,822.68 is: 29,738.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,157.42 : 30,240.99 = 19,822.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,157.42/30,240.99 = 19,822.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,157.42x = 30,240.99 × 19,822.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,157.42x = 599,457,467.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,457,467.65/20,157.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,738.80

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