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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,464.79, 30,664.40 and 18,496.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,464.79, 30,664.40 and 18,496.49 is: 27,715.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,464.79 : 30,664.40 = 18,496.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,464.79/30,664.40 = 18,496.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,464.79x = 30,664.40 × 18,496.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,464.79x = 567,183,522.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,183,522.15/20,464.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,715.10

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