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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,552.60, 30,828.90 and 18,738.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,552.60, 30,828.90 and 18,738.20 is: 28,107.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,552.60 : 30,828.90 = 18,738.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,552.60/30,828.90 = 18,738.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,552.60x = 30,828.90 × 18,738.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,552.60x = 577,678,093.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,678,093.98/20,552.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,107.30

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