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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,070.80, 31,606.20 and 20,098.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,070.80, 31,606.20 and 20,098.80 is: 30,148.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,070.80 : 31,606.20 = 20,098.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,070.80/31,606.20 = 20,098.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,070.80x = 31,606.20 × 20,098.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,070.80x = 635,246,692.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,246,692.56/21,070.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,148.20

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