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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,672.70, 31,009.05 and 19,959.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,672.70, 31,009.05 and 19,959.90 is: 29,939.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,672.70 : 31,009.05 = 19,959.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,672.70/31,009.05 = 19,959.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,672.70x = 31,009.05 × 19,959.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,672.70x = 618,937,537.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,937,537.10/20,672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,939.85

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