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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,703.40, 31,055.10 and 18,856.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,703.40, 31,055.10 and 18,856.60 is: 28,284.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,703.40 : 31,055.10 = 18,856.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,703.40/31,055.10 = 18,856.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,703.40x = 31,055.10 × 18,856.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,703.40x = 585,593,598.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,593,598.66/20,703.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,284.90

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