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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,205.80, 30,308.70 and 18,747.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,205.80, 30,308.70 and 18,747.80 is: 28,121.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,205.80 : 30,308.70 = 18,747.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,205.80/30,308.70 = 18,747.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,205.80x = 30,308.70 × 18,747.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,205.80x = 568,221,445.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,221,445.86/20,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,121.70

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