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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,838.52, 31,294.68 and 19,977.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,838.52, 31,294.68 and 19,977.46 is: 30,001.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,838.52 : 31,294.68 = 19,977.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,838.52/31,294.68 = 19,977.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,838.52x = 31,294.68 × 19,977.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,838.52x = 625,188,217.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,188,217.91/20,838.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,001.57

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