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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,157.62, 30,083.98 and 19,632.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,157.62, 30,083.98 and 19,632.74 is: 29,300.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,157.62 : 30,083.98 = 19,632.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,157.62/30,083.98 = 19,632.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,157.62x = 30,083.98 × 19,632.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,157.62x = 590,630,957.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,630,957.51/20,157.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,300.63

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