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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,057.71, 30,089.53 and 18,827.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,057.71, 30,089.53 and 18,827.59 is: 28,244.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,057.71 : 30,089.53 = 18,827.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,057.71/30,089.53 = 18,827.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,057.71x = 30,089.53 × 18,827.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,057.71x = 566,513,334.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,513,334.13/20,057.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,244.17

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