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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,004.26, 30,006.30 and 18,786.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,004.26, 30,006.30 and 18,786.30 is: 28,179.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,004.26 : 30,006.30 = 18,786.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,004.26/30,006.30 = 18,786.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,004.26x = 30,006.30 × 18,786.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,004.26x = 563,707,353.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,707,353.69/20,004.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,179.37

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