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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,009.80, 29,982.30 and 18,843.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,009.80, 29,982.30 and 18,843.40 is: 28,234.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,009.80 : 29,982.30 = 18,843.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,009.80/29,982.30 = 18,843.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,009.80x = 29,982.30 × 18,843.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,009.80x = 564,968,471.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,968,471.82/20,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,234.59

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