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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,768.80, 31,153.20 and 19,861.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,768.80, 31,153.20 and 19,861.60 is: 29,792.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,768.80 : 31,153.20 = 19,861.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,768.80/31,153.20 = 19,861.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,768.80x = 31,153.20 × 19,861.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,768.80x = 618,752,397.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,752,397.12/20,768.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,792.40

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