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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,672.55, 31,008.83 and 18,376.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,672.55, 31,008.83 and 18,376.20 is: 27,564.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,672.55 : 31,008.83 = 18,376.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,672.55/31,008.83 = 18,376.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,672.55x = 31,008.83 × 18,376.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,672.55x = 569,824,369.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,824,369.97/20,672.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,564.30

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