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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,632.56, 30,957.48 and 18,998.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,632.56, 30,957.48 and 18,998.64 is: 28,505.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,632.56 : 30,957.48 = 18,998.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,632.56/30,957.48 = 18,998.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,632.56x = 30,957.48 × 18,998.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,632.56x = 588,150,017.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,150,017.83/20,632.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,505.92

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