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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,805.60, 31,208.40 and 20,611.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,805.60, 31,208.40 and 20,611.20 is: 30,916.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,805.60 : 31,208.40 = 20,611.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,805.60/31,208.40 = 20,611.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,805.60x = 31,208.40 × 20,611.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,805.60x = 643,242,574.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,242,574.08/20,805.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,916.80

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