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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,924.48, 31,394.40 and 19,688

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,924.48, 31,394.40 and 19,688 is: 29,539.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,924.48 : 31,394.40 = 19,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,924.48/31,394.40 = 19,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,924.48x = 31,394.40 × 19,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,924.48x = 618,092,947.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,092,947.20/20,924.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,539.23

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