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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,681.60, 31,022.40 and 18,089.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,681.60, 31,022.40 and 18,089.60 is: 27,134.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,681.60 : 31,022.40 = 18,089.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,681.60/31,022.40 = 18,089.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,681.60x = 31,022.40 × 18,089.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,681.60x = 561,182,807.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,182,807.04/20,681.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,134.40

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