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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,459.60, 30,689.40 and 18,904.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,459.60, 30,689.40 and 18,904.40 is: 28,356.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,459.60 : 30,689.40 = 18,904.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,459.60/30,689.40 = 18,904.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,459.60x = 30,689.40 × 18,904.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,459.60x = 580,164,693.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,164,693.36/20,459.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,356.60

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