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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,182.60, 30,346.80 and 19,745.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,182.60, 30,346.80 and 19,745.20 is: 29,689.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,182.60 : 30,346.80 = 19,745.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,182.60/30,346.80 = 19,745.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,182.60x = 30,346.80 × 19,745.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,182.60x = 599,203,635.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,203,635.36/20,182.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,689.12

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