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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,744.73, 30,936.55 and 19,580.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,744.73, 30,936.55 and 19,580.15 is: 29,199.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,744.73 : 30,936.55 = 19,580.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,744.73/30,936.55 = 19,580.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,744.73x = 30,936.55 × 19,580.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,744.73x = 605,742,289.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,742,289.48/20,744.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,199.82

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