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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,165.40, 30,248.10 and 19,837.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,165.40, 30,248.10 and 19,837.35 is: 29,756.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,165.40 : 30,248.10 = 19,837.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,165.40/30,248.10 = 19,837.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,165.40x = 30,248.10 × 19,837.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,165.40x = 600,042,146.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,042,146.54/20,165.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,756.03

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