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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,149.80, 30,224.70 and 18,691.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,149.80, 30,224.70 and 18,691.80 is: 28,037.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,149.80 : 30,224.70 = 18,691.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,149.80/30,224.70 = 18,691.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,149.80x = 30,224.70 × 18,691.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,149.80x = 564,954,047.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,954,047.46/20,149.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,037.70

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