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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,449.80, 30,717.90 and 19,715.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,449.80, 30,717.90 and 19,715.40 is: 29,614.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,449.80 : 30,717.90 = 19,715.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,449.80/30,717.90 = 19,715.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,449.80x = 30,717.90 × 19,715.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,449.80x = 605,615,685.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,615,685.66/20,449.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,614.75

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