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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,185.80, 30,278.70 and 19,894.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,185.80, 30,278.70 and 19,894.20 is: 29,841.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,185.80 : 30,278.70 = 19,894.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,185.80/30,278.70 = 19,894.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,185.80x = 30,278.70 × 19,894.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,185.80x = 602,370,513.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,370,513.54/20,185.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,841.30

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