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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,673.20, 31,009.80 and 19,960.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,673.20, 31,009.80 and 19,960.40 is: 29,940.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,673.20 : 31,009.80 = 19,960.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,673.20/31,009.80 = 19,960.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,673.20x = 31,009.80 × 19,960.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,673.20x = 618,968,011.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,968,011.92/20,673.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,940.60

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