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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,371.87, 30,510.42 and 19,811.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,371.87, 30,510.42 and 19,811.32 is: 29,670.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,371.87 : 30,510.42 = 19,811.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,371.87/30,510.42 = 19,811.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,371.87x = 30,510.42 × 19,811.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,371.87x = 604,451,693.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,451,693.95/20,371.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,670.90

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