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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,316.98, 30,535.62 and 19,764.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,316.98, 30,535.62 and 19,764.77 is: 29,705.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,316.98 : 30,535.62 = 19,764.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,316.98/30,535.62 = 19,764.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,316.98x = 30,535.62 × 19,764.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,316.98x = 603,529,279.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,529,279.31/20,316.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,705.66

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