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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,714.80, 31,035.60 and 20,029.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,714.80, 31,035.60 and 20,029.60 is: 30,009.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,714.80 : 31,035.60 = 20,029.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,714.80/31,035.60 = 20,029.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,714.80x = 31,035.60 × 20,029.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,714.80x = 621,630,653.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,630,653.76/20,714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,009.01

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