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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,427.60, 30,641.40 and 20,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,427.60, 30,641.40 and 20,233.20 is: 30,349.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,427.60 : 30,641.40 = 20,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,427.60/30,641.40 = 20,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,427.60x = 30,641.40 × 20,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,427.60x = 619,973,574.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,973,574.48/20,427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,349.80

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