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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,717.60, 31,076.40 and 18,903.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,717.60, 31,076.40 and 18,903.20 is: 28,354.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,717.60 : 31,076.40 = 18,903.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,717.60/31,076.40 = 18,903.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,717.60x = 31,076.40 × 18,903.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,717.60x = 587,443,404.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,443,404.48/20,717.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,354.80

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