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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,467.79, 30,668.90 and 18,499.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,467.79, 30,668.90 and 18,499.49 is: 27,719.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,467.79 : 30,668.90 = 18,499.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,467.79/30,668.90 = 18,499.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,467.79x = 30,668.90 × 18,499.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,467.79x = 567,358,763.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,358,763.02/20,467.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,719.60

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