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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,860.67, 31,104.95 and 18,542.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,860.67, 31,104.95 and 18,542.45 is: 27,648.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,860.67 : 31,104.95 = 18,542.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,860.67/31,104.95 = 18,542.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,860.67x = 31,104.95 × 18,542.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,860.67x = 576,761,965.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,761,965.18/20,860.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,648.29

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