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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,871.60, 31,307.40 and 18,279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,871.60, 31,307.40 and 18,279.60 is: 27,419.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,871.60 : 31,307.40 = 18,279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,871.60/31,307.40 = 18,279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,871.60x = 31,307.40 × 18,279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,871.60x = 572,286,749.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,286,749.04/20,871.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,419.40

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