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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,759.76, 31,174.20 and 20,598.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,759.76, 31,174.20 and 20,598.48 is: 30,932.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,759.76 : 31,174.20 = 20,598.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,759.76/31,174.20 = 20,598.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,759.76x = 31,174.20 × 20,598.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,759.76x = 642,141,135.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,141,135.22/20,759.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,932.01

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