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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,261.64, 30,554.49 and 19,984.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,261.64, 30,554.49 and 19,984.44 is: 30,136.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,261.64 : 30,554.49 = 19,984.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,261.64/30,554.49 = 19,984.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,261.64x = 30,554.49 × 19,984.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,261.64x = 610,614,372.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,614,372.14/20,261.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,136.47

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