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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,806.80, 31,171.80 and 19,424.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,806.80, 31,171.80 and 19,424.40 is: 29,100.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,806.80 : 31,171.80 = 19,424.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,806.80/31,171.80 = 19,424.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,806.80x = 31,171.80 × 19,424.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,806.80x = 605,493,511.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,493,511.92/20,806.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,100.75

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