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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,552.54, 30,680.12 and 18,061.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,552.54, 30,680.12 and 18,061.47 is: 26,961.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,552.54 : 30,680.12 = 18,061.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,552.54/30,680.12 = 18,061.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,552.54x = 30,680.12 × 18,061.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,552.54x = 554,128,112.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,128,112.13/20,552.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,961.55

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