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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,729.60, 31,094.40 and 19,923.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,729.60, 31,094.40 and 19,923.20 is: 29,884.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,729.60 : 31,094.40 = 19,923.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,729.60/31,094.40 = 19,923.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,729.60x = 31,094.40 × 19,923.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,729.60x = 619,499,950.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,499,950.08/20,729.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,884.80

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