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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,487.70, 30,691.05 and 18,052.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,487.70, 30,691.05 and 18,052.30 is: 27,042.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,487.70 : 30,691.05 = 18,052.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,487.70/30,691.05 = 18,052.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,487.70x = 30,691.05 × 18,052.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,487.70x = 554,044,041.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,044,041.92/20,487.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,042.76

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