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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,886.40, 31,329.60 and 19,763.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,886.40, 31,329.60 and 19,763.20 is: 29,644.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,886.40 : 31,329.60 = 19,763.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,886.40/31,329.60 = 19,763.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,886.40x = 31,329.60 × 19,763.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,886.40x = 619,173,150.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,173,150.72/20,886.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,644.80

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