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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,016.92, 30,040.78 and 18,989.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,016.92, 30,040.78 and 18,989.12 is: 28,498.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,016.92 : 30,040.78 = 18,989.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,016.92/30,040.78 = 18,989.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,016.92x = 30,040.78 × 18,989.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,016.92x = 570,447,976.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,447,976.31/20,016.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,498.29

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