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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,757.58, 31,003.96 and 18,780.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,757.58, 31,003.96 and 18,780.15 is: 28,050.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,757.58 : 31,003.96 = 18,780.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,757.58/31,003.96 = 18,780.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,757.58x = 31,003.96 × 18,780.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,757.58x = 582,259,019.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,259,019.39/20,757.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,050.43

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