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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,720.20, 31,031.70 and 14,110.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,720.20, 31,031.70 and 14,110.60 is: 21,132.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,720.20 : 31,031.70 = 14,110.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,720.20/31,031.70 = 14,110.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,720.20x = 31,031.70 × 14,110.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,720.20x = 437,875,906.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,875,906.02/20,720.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,132.80

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