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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,355.30, 30,569.40 and 19,699.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,355.30, 30,569.40 and 19,699.20 is: 29,584.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,355.30 : 30,569.40 = 19,699.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,355.30/30,569.40 = 19,699.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,355.30x = 30,569.40 × 19,699.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,355.30x = 602,192,724.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,192,724.48/20,355.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,584.08

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