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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,602.01, 30,729.82 and 18,710.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,602.01, 30,729.82 and 18,710.02 is: 27,907.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,602.01 : 30,729.82 = 18,710.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,602.01/30,729.82 = 18,710.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,602.01x = 30,729.82 × 18,710.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,602.01x = 574,955,573.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,955,573.51/20,602.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,907.74

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