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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,729.40, 31,094.10 and 11,959.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,729.40, 31,094.10 and 11,959.80 is: 17,939.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,729.40 : 31,094.10 = 11,959.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,729.40/31,094.10 = 11,959.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,729.40x = 31,094.10 × 11,959.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,729.40x = 371,879,217.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,879,217.18/20,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,939.70

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