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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,116.32, 30,328.82 and 18,761.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,116.32, 30,328.82 and 18,761.12 is: 28,285.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,116.32 : 30,328.82 = 18,761.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,116.32/30,328.82 = 18,761.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,116.32x = 30,328.82 × 18,761.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,116.32x = 569,002,631.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,002,631.48/20,116.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,285.62

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