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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,457.80, 30,686.70 and 18,708.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,457.80, 30,686.70 and 18,708.20 is: 28,062.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,457.80 : 30,686.70 = 18,708.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,457.80/30,686.70 = 18,708.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,457.80x = 30,686.70 × 18,708.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,457.80x = 574,092,920.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,092,920.94/20,457.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,062.30

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