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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,076.58, 30,117.84 and 18,846.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,076.58, 30,117.84 and 18,846.46 is: 28,272.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,076.58 : 30,117.84 = 18,846.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,076.58/30,117.84 = 18,846.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,076.58x = 30,117.84 × 18,846.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,076.58x = 567,614,666.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,614,666.85/20,076.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,272.48

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