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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,992.41, 31,488.62 and 19,941.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,992.41, 31,488.62 and 19,941.26 is: 29,911.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,992.41 : 31,488.62 = 19,941.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,992.41/31,488.62 = 19,941.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,992.41x = 31,488.62 × 19,941.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,992.41x = 627,922,501.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,922,501.31/20,992.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,911.88

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