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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,170.20, 30,255.30 and 19,594.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,170.20, 30,255.30 and 19,594.20 is: 29,391.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,170.20 : 30,255.30 = 19,594.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,170.20/30,255.30 = 19,594.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,170.20x = 30,255.30 × 19,594.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,170.20x = 592,828,399.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,828,399.26/20,170.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,391.30

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