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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,980.79, 31,481.75 and 13,081.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,980.79, 31,481.75 and 13,081.27 is: 19,628.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,980.79 : 31,481.75 = 13,081.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,980.79/31,481.75 = 13,081.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,980.79x = 31,481.75 × 13,081.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,980.79x = 411,821,225.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,821,225.82/20,980.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,628.49

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