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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,958.41, 31,437.69 and 19,907.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,958.41, 31,437.69 and 19,907.28 is: 29,860.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,958.41 : 31,437.69 = 19,907.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,958.41/31,437.69 = 19,907.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,958.41x = 31,437.69 × 19,907.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,958.41x = 625,838,847.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,838,847.62/20,958.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,860.99

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