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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,552.60, 30,828.90 and 19,746.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,552.60, 30,828.90 and 19,746.20 is: 29,619.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,552.60 : 30,828.90 = 19,746.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,552.60/30,828.90 = 19,746.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,552.60x = 30,828.90 × 19,746.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,552.60x = 608,753,625.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,753,625.18/20,552.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,619.30

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