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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,392.46, 30,547.17 and 18,691.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,392.46, 30,547.17 and 18,691.46 is: 27,999.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,392.46 : 30,547.17 = 18,691.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,392.46/30,547.17 = 18,691.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,392.46x = 30,547.17 × 18,691.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,392.46x = 570,971,206.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,971,206.17/20,392.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,999.13

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