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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,575.80, 30,863.70 and 18,372.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,575.80, 30,863.70 and 18,372.60 is: 27,558.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,575.80 : 30,863.70 = 18,372.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,575.80/30,863.70 = 18,372.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,575.80x = 30,863.70 × 18,372.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,575.80x = 567,046,414.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,046,414.62/20,575.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,558.90

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