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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,873.52, 31,326.84 and 18,413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,873.52, 31,326.84 and 18,413.28 is: 27,634.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,873.52 : 31,326.84 = 18,413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,873.52/31,326.84 = 18,413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,873.52x = 31,326.84 × 18,413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,873.52x = 576,829,876.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,829,876.44/20,873.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,634.53

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