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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,031.20, 30,003.60 and 13,032.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,031.20, 30,003.60 and 13,032.80 is: 19,521.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,031.20 : 30,003.60 = 13,032.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,031.20/30,003.60 = 13,032.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,031.20x = 30,003.60 × 13,032.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,031.20x = 391,030,918.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,030,918.08/20,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,521.09

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