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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,442.30, 30,663.45 and 19,664.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,442.30, 30,663.45 and 19,664.70 is: 29,497.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,442.30 : 30,663.45 = 19,664.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,442.30/30,663.45 = 19,664.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,442.30x = 30,663.45 × 19,664.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,442.30x = 602,987,545.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,987,545.22/20,442.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,497.05

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