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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,802.70, 31,204.05 and 20,802.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,802.70, 31,204.05 and 20,802.70 is: 31,204.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,802.70 : 31,204.05 = 20,802.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,802.70/31,204.05 = 20,802.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,802.70x = 31,204.05 × 20,802.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,802.70x = 649,128,490.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,128,490.94/20,802.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,204.05

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