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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,592.33, 30,623.58 and 19,936.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,592.33, 30,623.58 and 19,936.23 is: 29,647.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,592.33 : 30,623.58 = 19,936.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,592.33/30,623.58 = 19,936.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,592.33x = 30,623.58 × 19,936.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,592.33x = 610,518,734.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,518,734.30/20,592.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,647.87

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