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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,325.60, 30,488.40 and 18,770.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,325.60, 30,488.40 and 18,770.40 is: 28,155.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,325.60 : 30,488.40 = 18,770.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,325.60/30,488.40 = 18,770.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,325.60x = 30,488.40 × 18,770.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,325.60x = 572,279,463.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,279,463.36/20,325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,155.60

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