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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,451.80, 30,720.90 and 19,717.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,451.80, 30,720.90 and 19,717.40 is: 29,617.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,451.80 : 30,720.90 = 19,717.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,451.80/30,720.90 = 19,717.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,451.80x = 30,720.90 × 19,717.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,451.80x = 605,736,273.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,736,273.66/20,451.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,617.75

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