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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,987.60, 31,481.40 and 20,181.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,987.60, 31,481.40 and 20,181.20 is: 30,271.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,987.60 : 31,481.40 = 20,181.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,987.60/31,481.40 = 20,181.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,987.60x = 31,481.40 × 20,181.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,987.60x = 635,332,429.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,332,429.68/20,987.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,271.80

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