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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,711.20, 31,066.80 and 18,702.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,711.20, 31,066.80 and 18,702.40 is: 28,053.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,711.20 : 31,066.80 = 18,702.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,711.20/31,066.80 = 18,702.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,711.20x = 31,066.80 × 18,702.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,711.20x = 581,023,720.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,023,720.32/20,711.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,053.60

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