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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,771.36, 31,007.43 and 19,295.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,771.36, 31,007.43 and 19,295.15 is: 28,803.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,771.36 : 31,007.43 = 19,295.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,771.36/31,007.43 = 19,295.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,771.36x = 31,007.43 × 19,295.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,771.36x = 598,292,916.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,292,916.49/20,771.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,803.74

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