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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,984.60, 31,476.90 and 20,178.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,984.60, 31,476.90 and 20,178.20 is: 30,267.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,984.60 : 31,476.90 = 20,178.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,984.60/31,476.90 = 20,178.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,984.60x = 31,476.90 × 20,178.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,984.60x = 635,147,183.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,147,183.58/20,984.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,267.30

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