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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,031.80, 30,015.30 and 18,865.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,031.80, 30,015.30 and 18,865.40 is: 28,267.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,031.80 : 30,015.30 = 18,865.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,031.80/30,015.30 = 18,865.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,031.80x = 30,015.30 × 18,865.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,031.80x = 566,250,640.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,250,640.62/20,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,267.59

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