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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,704.60, 31,056.90 and 18,517.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,704.60, 31,056.90 and 18,517.60 is: 27,776.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,704.60 : 31,056.90 = 18,517.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,704.60/31,056.90 = 18,517.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,704.60x = 31,056.90 × 18,517.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,704.60x = 575,099,251.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,099,251.44/20,704.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,776.40

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