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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,852.70, 31,279.05 and 18,606.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,852.70, 31,279.05 and 18,606.30 is: 27,909.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,852.70 : 31,279.05 = 18,606.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,852.70/31,279.05 = 18,606.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,852.70x = 31,279.05 × 18,606.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,852.70x = 581,987,388.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,987,388.02/20,852.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,909.45

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