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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,697.60, 31,046.40 and 18,278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,697.60, 31,046.40 and 18,278.40 is: 27,417.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,697.60 : 31,046.40 = 18,278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,697.60/31,046.40 = 18,278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,697.60x = 31,046.40 × 18,278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,697.60x = 567,478,517.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,478,517.76/20,697.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,417.60

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