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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,764.44, 31,172.58 and 19,822.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,764.44, 31,172.58 and 19,822.68 is: 29,758.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,764.44 : 31,172.58 = 19,822.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,764.44/31,172.58 = 19,822.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,764.44x = 31,172.58 × 19,822.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,764.44x = 617,924,078.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,924,078.11/20,764.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,758.76

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