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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,601.45, 30,728.98 and 18,709.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,601.45, 30,728.98 and 18,709.46 is: 27,906.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,601.45 : 30,728.98 = 18,709.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,601.45/30,728.98 = 18,709.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,601.45x = 30,728.98 × 18,709.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,601.45x = 574,922,656.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,922,656.92/20,601.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,906.90

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