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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,995.80, 32,993.70 and 20,699.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,995.80, 32,993.70 and 20,699.80 is: 31,049.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,995.80 : 32,993.70 = 20,699.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,995.80/32,993.70 = 20,699.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,995.80x = 32,993.70 × 20,699.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,995.80x = 682,962,991.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,962,991.26/21,995.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,049.70

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