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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,458.91, 30,715.70 and 19,794.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,458.91, 30,715.70 and 19,794.60 is: 29,718.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,458.91 : 30,715.70 = 19,794.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,458.91/30,715.70 = 19,794.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,458.91x = 30,715.70 × 19,794.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,458.91x = 608,004,896.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,004,896.25/20,458.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,718.34

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