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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,364.87, 30,499.92 and 19,804.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,364.87, 30,499.92 and 19,804.32 is: 29,660.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,364.87 : 30,499.92 = 19,804.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,364.87/30,499.92 = 19,804.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,364.87x = 30,499.92 × 19,804.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,364.87x = 604,030,175.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,030,175.65/20,364.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,660.40

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