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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,316.32, 30,427.09 and 19,755.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,316.32, 30,427.09 and 19,755.67 is: 29,587.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,316.32 : 30,427.09 = 19,755.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,316.32/30,427.09 = 19,755.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,316.32x = 30,427.09 × 19,755.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,316.32x = 601,107,677.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,107,677.40/20,316.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,587.43

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