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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,003.10, 30,004.65 and 18,707.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,003.10, 30,004.65 and 18,707.10 is: 28,060.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,003.10 : 30,004.65 = 18,707.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,003.10/30,004.65 = 18,707.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,003.10x = 30,004.65 × 18,707.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,003.10x = 561,299,988.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,299,988.02/20,003.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,060.65

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