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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,528.48, 30,732.74 and 18,558.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,528.48, 30,732.74 and 18,558.66 is: 27,783.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,528.48 : 30,732.74 = 18,558.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,528.48/30,732.74 = 18,558.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,528.48x = 30,732.74 × 18,558.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,528.48x = 570,358,518.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,358,518.93/20,528.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,783.77

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