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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,717.70, 31,076.55 and 18,903.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,717.70, 31,076.55 and 18,903.30 is: 28,354.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,717.70 : 31,076.55 = 18,903.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,717.70/31,076.55 = 18,903.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,717.70x = 31,076.55 × 18,903.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,717.70x = 587,449,347.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,449,347.62/20,717.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,354.95

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