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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,005.40, 30,008.10 and 18,853.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,005.40, 30,008.10 and 18,853.40 is: 28,280.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,005.40 : 30,008.10 = 18,853.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,005.40/30,008.10 = 18,853.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,005.40x = 30,008.10 × 18,853.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,005.40x = 565,754,712.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,754,712.54/20,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,280.10

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