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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,279.80, 30,419.70 and 19,502.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,279.80, 30,419.70 and 19,502.20 is: 29,253.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,279.80 : 30,419.70 = 19,502.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,279.80/30,419.70 = 19,502.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,279.80x = 30,419.70 × 19,502.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,279.80x = 593,251,073.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,251,073.34/20,279.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,253.30

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