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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,656.99, 31,097.89 and 18,819.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,656.99, 31,097.89 and 18,819.91 is: 28,332.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,656.99 : 31,097.89 = 18,819.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,656.99/31,097.89 = 18,819.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,656.99x = 31,097.89 × 18,819.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,656.99x = 585,259,490.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,259,490.99/20,656.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,332.27

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