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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,175.80, 30,263.70 and 18,717.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,175.80, 30,263.70 and 18,717.80 is: 28,076.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,175.80 : 30,263.70 = 18,717.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,175.80/30,263.70 = 18,717.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,175.80x = 30,263.70 × 18,717.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,175.80x = 566,469,883.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,469,883.86/20,175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,076.70

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