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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,668.80, 31,003.20 and 18,595.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,668.80, 31,003.20 and 18,595.20 is: 27,892.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,668.80 : 31,003.20 = 18,595.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,668.80/31,003.20 = 18,595.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,668.80x = 31,003.20 × 18,595.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,668.80x = 576,510,704.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,510,704.64/20,668.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,892.80

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