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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,114.32, 30,325.80 and 18,759.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,114.32, 30,325.80 and 18,759.12 is: 28,282.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,114.32 : 30,325.80 = 18,759.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,114.32/30,325.80 = 18,759.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,114.32x = 30,325.80 × 18,759.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,114.32x = 568,885,321.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,885,321.30/20,114.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,282.60

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