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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,479.91, 30,671.39 and 13,061.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,479.91, 30,671.39 and 13,061.88 is: 19,561.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,479.91 : 30,671.39 = 13,061.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,479.91/30,671.39 = 13,061.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,479.91x = 30,671.39 × 13,061.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,479.91x = 400,625,950.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,625,950.30/20,479.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,561.90

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