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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,669.60, 31,004.40 and 20,475.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,669.60, 31,004.40 and 20,475.20 is: 30,712.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,669.60 : 31,004.40 = 20,475.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,669.60/31,004.40 = 20,475.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,669.60x = 31,004.40 × 20,475.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,669.60x = 634,821,290.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,821,290.88/20,669.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,712.80

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