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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,861.97, 31,358.57 and 18,122.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,861.97, 31,358.57 and 18,122.76 is: 27,241.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,861.97 : 31,358.57 = 18,122.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,861.97/31,358.57 = 18,122.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,861.97x = 31,358.57 × 18,122.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,861.97x = 568,303,747.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,303,747.44/20,861.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,241.14

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