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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,164.05, 30,242.12 and 19,163.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,164.05, 30,242.12 and 19,163.88 is: 28,742.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,164.05 : 30,242.12 = 19,163.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,164.05/30,242.12 = 19,163.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,164.05x = 30,242.12 × 19,163.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,164.05x = 579,556,358.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,556,358.63/20,164.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,742.06

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