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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,220.57, 31,826.74 and 20,166.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,220.57, 31,826.74 and 20,166.85 is: 30,246.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,220.57 : 31,826.74 = 20,166.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,220.57/31,826.74 = 20,166.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,220.57x = 31,826.74 × 20,166.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,220.57x = 641,845,091.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,845,091.57/21,220.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,246.36

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