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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,666.60, 30,999.90 and 20,493.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,666.60, 30,999.90 and 20,493.80 is: 30,740.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,666.60 : 30,999.90 = 20,493.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,666.60/30,999.90 = 20,493.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,666.60x = 30,999.90 × 20,493.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,666.60x = 635,305,750.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,305,750.62/20,666.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,740.70

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