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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,254.60, 30,334.92 and 19,553.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,254.60, 30,334.92 and 19,553.77 is: 29,285.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,254.60 : 30,334.92 = 19,553.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,254.60/30,334.92 = 19,553.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,254.60x = 30,334.92 × 19,553.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,254.60x = 593,162,048.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,162,048.65/20,254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,285.30

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