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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,909.80, 31,364.70 and 20,002.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,909.80, 31,364.70 and 20,002.60 is: 30,003.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,909.80 : 31,364.70 = 20,002.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,909.80/31,364.70 = 20,002.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,909.80x = 31,364.70 × 20,002.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,909.80x = 627,375,548.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,375,548.22/20,909.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,003.90

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