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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,762.70, 31,144.05 and 18,516.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,762.70, 31,144.05 and 18,516.30 is: 27,774.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,762.70 : 31,144.05 = 18,516.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,762.70/31,144.05 = 18,516.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,762.70x = 31,144.05 × 18,516.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,762.70x = 576,672,573.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,672,573.02/20,762.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,774.45

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