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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,217.60, 30,326.40 and 18,905.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,217.60, 30,326.40 and 18,905.40 is: 28,358.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,217.60 : 30,326.40 = 18,905.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,217.60/30,326.40 = 18,905.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,217.60x = 30,326.40 × 18,905.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,217.60x = 573,332,722.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,332,722.56/20,217.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,358.10

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