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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,529.60, 30,794.40 and 18,974.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,529.60, 30,794.40 and 18,974.40 is: 28,461.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,529.60 : 30,794.40 = 18,974.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,529.60/30,794.40 = 18,974.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,529.60x = 30,794.40 × 18,974.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,529.60x = 584,305,263.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,305,263.36/20,529.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,461.60

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