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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,720.40, 31,080.60 and 19,651.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,720.40, 31,080.60 and 19,651.20 is: 29,476.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,720.40 : 31,080.60 = 19,651.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,720.40/31,080.60 = 19,651.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,720.40x = 31,080.60 × 19,651.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,720.40x = 610,771,086.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,771,086.72/20,720.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,476.80

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