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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,159.62, 30,086.96 and 19,634.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,159.62, 30,086.96 and 19,634.74 is: 29,303.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,159.62 : 30,086.96 = 19,634.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,159.62/30,086.96 = 19,634.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,159.62x = 30,086.96 × 19,634.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,159.62x = 590,749,636.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,749,636.99/20,159.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,303.61

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