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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,024.14, 30,036.48 and 18,806.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,024.14, 30,036.48 and 18,806.44 is: 28,209.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,024.14 : 30,036.48 = 18,806.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,024.14/30,036.48 = 18,806.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,024.14x = 30,036.48 × 18,806.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,024.14x = 564,879,258.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,879,258.93/20,024.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,209.91

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