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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,197.76, 30,249.61 and 19,497.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,197.76, 30,249.61 and 19,497.11 is: 29,200.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,197.76 : 30,249.61 = 19,497.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,197.76/30,249.61 = 19,497.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,197.76x = 30,249.61 × 19,497.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,197.76x = 589,779,973.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,779,973.63/20,197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,200.27

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