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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,151.80, 31,727.70 and 20,179.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,151.80, 31,727.70 and 20,179.80 is: 30,269.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,151.80 : 31,727.70 = 20,179.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,151.80/31,727.70 = 20,179.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,151.80x = 31,727.70 × 20,179.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,151.80x = 640,258,640.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,258,640.46/21,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,269.70

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