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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,727.60, 31,091.40 and 19,496.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,727.60, 31,091.40 and 19,496.40 is: 29,244.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,727.60 : 31,091.40 = 19,496.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,727.60/31,091.40 = 19,496.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,727.60x = 31,091.40 × 19,496.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,727.60x = 606,170,370.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,170,370.96/20,727.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,244.60

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