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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,159.38, 30,086.59 and 19,634.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,159.38, 30,086.59 and 19,634.50 is: 29,303.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,159.38 : 30,086.59 = 19,634.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,159.38/30,086.59 = 19,634.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,159.38x = 30,086.59 × 19,634.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,159.38x = 590,735,151.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,735,151.36/20,159.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,303.24

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