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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,865.28, 31,327.04 and 19,912.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,865.28, 31,327.04 and 19,912.64 is: 29,896.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,865.28 : 31,327.04 = 19,912.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,865.28/31,327.04 = 19,912.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,865.28x = 31,327.04 × 19,912.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,865.28x = 623,804,069.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,804,069.79/20,865.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,896.75

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