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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,792.52, 31,195.98 and 12,992.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,792.52, 31,195.98 and 12,992.04 is: 19,492.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,792.52 : 31,195.98 = 12,992.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,792.52/31,195.98 = 12,992.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,792.52x = 31,195.98 × 12,992.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,792.52x = 405,299,420.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,299,420.00/20,792.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,492.56

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