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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,802.60, 31,139.10 and 20,154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,802.60, 31,139.10 and 20,154.60 is: 30,169.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,802.60 : 31,139.10 = 20,154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,802.60/31,139.10 = 20,154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,802.60x = 31,139.10 × 20,154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,802.60x = 627,596,104.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,596,104.86/20,802.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,169.12

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