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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,299.96, 30,276.33 and 19,594.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,299.96, 30,276.33 and 19,594.60 is: 29,224.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,299.96 : 30,276.33 = 19,594.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,299.96/30,276.33 = 19,594.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,299.96x = 30,276.33 × 19,594.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,299.96x = 593,252,575.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,252,575.82/20,299.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,224.32

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