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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,546.60, 30,819.90 and 13,110.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,546.60, 30,819.90 and 13,110.80 is: 19,666.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,546.60 : 30,819.90 = 13,110.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,546.60/30,819.90 = 13,110.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,546.60x = 30,819.90 × 13,110.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,546.60x = 404,073,544.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,073,544.92/20,546.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,666.20

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