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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,704.80, 30,992.40 and 20,704.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,704.80, 30,992.40 and 20,704.80 is: 30,992.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,704.80 : 30,992.40 = 20,704.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,704.80/30,992.40 = 20,704.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,704.80x = 30,992.40 × 20,704.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,704.80x = 641,691,443.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,691,443.52/20,704.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,992.40

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