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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,766.93, 31,086.84 and 19,209.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,766.93, 31,086.84 and 19,209.72 is: 28,755.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,766.93 : 31,086.84 = 19,209.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,766.93/31,086.84 = 19,209.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,766.93x = 31,086.84 × 19,209.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,766.93x = 597,169,441.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,169,441.49/20,766.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,755.79

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