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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,456.65, 30,712.31 and 19,792.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,456.65, 30,712.31 and 19,792.35 is: 29,714.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,456.65 : 30,712.31 = 19,792.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,456.65/30,712.31 = 19,792.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,456.65x = 30,712.31 × 19,792.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,456.65x = 607,868,875.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,868,875.42/20,456.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,714.97

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