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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,811.60, 31,152.60 and 20,163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,811.60, 31,152.60 and 20,163.60 is: 30,182.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,811.60 : 31,152.60 = 20,163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,811.60/31,152.60 = 20,163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,811.60x = 31,152.60 × 20,163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,811.60x = 628,148,565.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,148,565.36/20,811.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,182.62

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