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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,030.60, 31,545.90 and 20,224.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,030.60, 31,545.90 and 20,224.20 is: 30,336.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,030.60 : 31,545.90 = 20,224.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,030.60/31,545.90 = 20,224.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,030.60x = 31,545.90 × 20,224.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,030.60x = 637,990,590.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,990,590.78/21,030.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,336.30

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