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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,171.70, 30,257.55 and 19,595.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,171.70, 30,257.55 and 19,595.70 is: 29,393.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,171.70 : 30,257.55 = 19,595.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,171.70/30,257.55 = 19,595.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,171.70x = 30,257.55 × 19,595.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,171.70x = 592,917,872.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,917,872.54/20,171.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,393.55

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