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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,746.20, 31,061.70 and 20,170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,746.20, 31,061.70 and 20,170.20 is: 30,199.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,746.20 : 31,061.70 = 20,170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,746.20/31,061.70 = 20,170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,746.20x = 31,061.70 × 20,170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,746.20x = 626,520,701.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,520,701.34/20,746.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,199.30

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