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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,162.80, 30,244.20 and 19,730.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,162.80, 30,244.20 and 19,730.80 is: 29,596.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,162.80 : 30,244.20 = 19,730.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,162.80/30,244.20 = 19,730.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,162.80x = 30,244.20 × 19,730.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,162.80x = 596,742,261.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,742,261.36/20,162.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,596.20

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