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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,182.60, 30,278.94 and 19,847.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,182.60, 30,278.94 and 19,847.74 is: 29,776.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,182.60 : 30,278.94 = 19,847.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,182.60/30,278.94 = 19,847.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,182.60x = 30,278.94 × 19,847.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,182.60x = 600,968,528.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,968,528.60/20,182.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,776.57

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