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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,730.40, 31,095.60 and 20,438.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,730.40, 31,095.60 and 20,438.80 is: 30,658.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,730.40 : 31,095.60 = 20,438.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,730.40/31,095.60 = 20,438.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,730.40x = 31,095.60 × 20,438.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,730.40x = 635,556,749.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,556,749.28/20,730.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,658.20

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