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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,653.20, 30,979.80 and 18,406.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,653.20, 30,979.80 and 18,406.80 is: 27,610.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,653.20 : 30,979.80 = 18,406.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,653.20/30,979.80 = 18,406.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,653.20x = 30,979.80 × 18,406.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,653.20x = 570,238,982.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,238,982.64/20,653.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,610.20

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