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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,098.59, 30,001.50 and 18,616.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,098.59, 30,001.50 and 18,616.29 is: 27,788.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,098.59 : 30,001.50 = 18,616.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,098.59/30,001.50 = 18,616.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,098.59x = 30,001.50 × 18,616.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,098.59x = 558,516,624.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,516,624.44/20,098.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,788.85

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