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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,758.78, 31,150.47 and 19,445.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,758.78, 31,150.47 and 19,445.29 is: 29,179.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,758.78 : 31,150.47 = 19,445.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,758.78/31,150.47 = 19,445.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,758.78x = 31,150.47 × 19,445.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,758.78x = 605,729,669.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,729,669.81/20,758.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,179.45

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