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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,447.80, 30,671.70 and 19,497.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,447.80, 30,671.70 and 19,497.40 is: 29,246.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,447.80 : 30,671.70 = 19,497.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,447.80/30,671.70 = 19,497.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,447.80x = 30,671.70 × 19,497.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,447.80x = 598,018,403.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,018,403.58/20,447.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,246.10

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