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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,189.90, 30,248.40 and 18,877.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,189.90, 30,248.40 and 18,877.70 is: 28,282.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,189.90 : 30,248.40 = 18,877.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,189.90/30,248.40 = 18,877.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,189.90x = 30,248.40 × 18,877.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,189.90x = 571,020,220.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,020,220.68/20,189.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,282.47

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