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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,719.80, 31,079.70 and 9,055.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,719.80, 31,079.70 and 9,055.80 is: 13,583.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,719.80 : 31,079.70 = 9,055.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,719.80/31,079.70 = 9,055.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,719.80x = 31,079.70 × 9,055.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,719.80x = 281,451,547.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,451,547.26/20,719.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,583.70

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