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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,711.80, 31,067.70 and 19,804.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,711.80, 31,067.70 and 19,804.60 is: 29,706.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,711.80 : 31,067.70 = 19,804.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,711.80/31,067.70 = 19,804.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,711.80x = 31,067.70 × 19,804.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,711.80x = 615,283,371.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,283,371.42/20,711.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,706.90

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