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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,211.10, 30,316.65 and 18,898.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,211.10, 30,316.65 and 18,898.90 is: 28,348.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,211.10 : 30,316.65 = 18,898.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,211.10/30,316.65 = 18,898.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,211.10x = 30,316.65 × 18,898.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,211.10x = 572,951,336.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,951,336.69/20,211.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,348.35

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