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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,902.44, 31,315.98 and 20,459.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,902.44, 31,315.98 and 20,459.56 is: 30,652.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,902.44 : 31,315.98 = 20,459.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,902.44/31,315.98 = 20,459.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,902.44x = 31,315.98 × 20,459.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,902.44x = 640,711,171.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,711,171.77/20,902.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,652.46

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