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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,926.80, 31,390.20 and 19,717.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,926.80, 31,390.20 and 19,717.20 is: 29,575.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,926.80 : 31,390.20 = 19,717.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,926.80/31,390.20 = 19,717.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,926.80x = 31,390.20 × 19,717.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,926.80x = 618,926,851.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,926,851.44/20,926.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,575.80

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