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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,710.80, 31,029.60 and 20,025.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,710.80, 31,029.60 and 20,025.60 is: 30,003.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,710.80 : 31,029.60 = 20,025.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,710.80/31,029.60 = 20,025.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,710.80x = 31,029.60 × 20,025.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,710.80x = 621,386,357.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,386,357.76/20,710.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,003.01

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