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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,159.42, 30,243.99 and 19,824.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,159.42, 30,243.99 and 19,824.68 is: 29,741.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,159.42 : 30,243.99 = 19,824.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,159.42/30,243.99 = 19,824.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,159.42x = 30,243.99 × 19,824.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,159.42x = 599,577,423.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,577,423.67/20,159.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,741.80

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