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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,769.95, 31,267.14 and 18,962.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,769.95, 31,267.14 and 18,962.03 is: 28,545.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,769.95 : 31,267.14 = 18,962.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,769.95/31,267.14 = 18,962.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,769.95x = 31,267.14 × 18,962.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,769.95x = 592,888,290.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,888,290.36/20,769.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,545.49

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