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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,974.88, 31,425.41 and 19,726.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,974.88, 31,425.41 and 19,726.24 is: 29,554.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,974.88 : 31,425.41 = 19,726.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,974.88/31,425.41 = 19,726.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,974.88x = 31,425.41 × 19,726.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,974.88x = 619,905,098.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,905,098.47/20,974.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,554.65

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